Chia Pudding and Crunch Dried Fruit

I decided to make chia pudding and add crunch dried fruit just before serving to add additional flavor and texture. I made the pudding two ways ... one vegan and one vegetarian ... BOTH GLUTEN FREE!

Recipe 1 ... Gluten Free Vegan

• Ingredients:1 cup of Almond Milk, 1/2 ripe banana, 2 TBSP chia seeds, and 1/2 TSP vanilla flavor
• Mash the 1/2 banana and combine all ingredients. 
• Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for about 1 hour till it sets.  HINT: The pudding will thicken quicker if you make sure to moisten all of the chia seeds well before storage ... mix well!
• When the pudding thickens, place half of the mixture in a bowl and add 1/4 cup Cherry Berry Crunch Dried Fruit. Add the remaining pudding and top with another 1/4 cup Cherry Berry Crunch Dried Fruit. Slice the remaining half banana and place in the bowl as an edible garnish!
• Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.

The crunch dried berries in the middle will soften some and add additional flavor and texture to the traditional silken chia pudding texture.

Recipe 2 ... Gluten Free Vegetarian

• Ingredients: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 TBSP chia seeds, and 1/2 TSP vanilla flavoring 
• Mix well and let rest in an airtight container in the refrigerator until chia seeds absorb moisture and pudding "sets". (If you add the Crunch Dried Fruit now ... it will lose its CRUNCH.)
• When the pudding thickens, place half of the mixture in a bowl and add 1/4 cup Cherry Berry Crunch Dried Fruit. Add the remaining pudding and top with another 1/4 cup Cherry Berry Crunch Dried Fruit. Sprinkle cinnamon for additional flavor and antioxidants if you wish!
• Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.

The crunch dried berries in the middle will soften some and add additional flavor and texture to the traditional silken chia pudding texture.

NOTE: As you make chia puddings, you will find the texture you prefer. Add more/less chia for a thicker/runnier consistency per your preference.