Living Rawesome Day #355 Chai Chia Pudding (unreleased)
July 14, 2010
Meredith sent me 4 recipes!!! I am so excited. I decided to make this recipe because it would be quick and easy, but most of all the ingredients made my mouth water. I wish my friend Destiny was here, she LOVES Chai Tea. I love the idea of the Chia Pudding with the spices of Masala Chai. It wasn’t until recently that I learned about Chai. I was not a common tea drinker, in fact, my drug of choice was coffee about 5 years ago. I was never one to have caffeine (you don’t want to see me on that drug), it makes me crazy. My mind races and my heart flutters, so I always avoided it. I was drinking coffee alot just for the flavor, but one day I had it and it burned my stomach so I quit. Now I like to drink teas. I do have a favorite place to buy teas, it’s called Teavana. The teas are expensive but very delicious. Anyhow, Chai tea is one of my favorite teas, but it has to be Decaf. Fortunately with this recipe I don’t have to worry about caffeine or stains on my teeth.
The original Indian chai tea was made by drying spices in the sun, grinding them by hand and then simmering the mixture over an open flame, usually in a clay pot for at least one hour before serving. The Chai spices usually consist of cloves, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, fennel and peppercorns.
This recipe is bursting with Chai flavor~ Chia has never tasted so powerful and inviting:). I would say it’s perfect for breakfast or a snack before bed, although it is quite heavy. **Note** I had this for breakfast (July 15) it was so filling and I was full until lunch time. It is my new favorite breakfast!
Chai Chia Pudding
Chia Seeds
Cashews
Water
Honey
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
ginger
vanilla
vanilla bean
sea salt
Blend all ingredients except for the chia seeds until smooth- making a cashew crème. Pour crème over chia seeds and allow to soak for 2 hours or more until the chia becomes a tapioca consistency.
* Add fresh fruit, or dried fruit and nuts to your liking for a delicious breakfast.
“May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you and all your heart might desire.”~Irish Blessings