Sometimes I just need a pudding
to make my day a little brighter.
My go-to pudding: chia seeds
I usually whip one up with some almond milk
sprinkled with stevia
and my craving is satisfied. :)
Since this month is #citruslove,
I decided to add in some fruity flavor to my chia puddings
by using freshly pressed grapefruit juice
slightly sweetened
and it was surprisingly delightful.
Cheers for healthy puddings!
Have you jumped on the chia seed pudding bandwagon yet?
Grapefruit Chia Pudding
4 tbsp chia seeds
1 grapefruit
pinch of stevia
Directions:
1. Juice your grapefruit in your juicer.
2. Combine freshly pressed grapefruit juice with chia seeds. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Sweeten with stevia.
4. Eat and enjoy. :)
To note: White grapefruits are lower in sugar and suitable for sugar-free diets. Pink grapefruits tend to be sweeter! Chia seeds are great for healthy fat and protein too!
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January is #citruslove month!
Please join in on the #citruslove by linking up any citrus recipe from the month of January 2012. Don't forget to link back to this post, so that your readers know to come stop by the #citruslove event! The twitter hastag is #citruslove :).
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I've never cooked with chia seeds - this is so creative!
ReplyDeleteReally neat, I too have seen chia seed but never used them
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of chia seeds in a pudding which looks fantastic! :)
ReplyDeletesimple and clean and fantastic.. i have to get some chia seeds soon.. been thinking of trying them as a pudding and in baking! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make this! So fresh and inviting especially after all the holiday baking!
ReplyDeleteSo simple. I haven't come across chia yet
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious..U have made it perfectly..Yummy
ReplyDeleteAarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
ahh you finally posted this!
ReplyDeleteYet to try Chia in my recipes..and mow a citrus pudding..yumm!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Junia.Love Chia, so refreshing :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting and beautiful pudding
ReplyDeletewow, you seriously rock my world! this is so creative! (and grapefruits are low glycemic, woo!)
ReplyDeleteFun idea Junia! Love grapefruit, especially pink, and I'd love to try this as I've ever made chiampudding before :-). Happy #citruslove my friend!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try a chia recipe. You inspire me with your creative and healthy recipes. This looks gorgeous! Thank you for putting a wonderful bloghop together again. Yay for #citruslove :)xo
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try chia seeds - I think I'll start with your recipe. Looks easy and tasty:-)
ReplyDeleteI never heard of a chia pudding before! I really have to try this!! Looks absolutely delicious!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so wonderful Junia, perfect for a light snack. Never thought to use fresh grapefruit w/ chia seeds. I love how they gel up!
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting this bloghop together! :)
Citrus love indeed... what a brilliant idea Junia ~ I love incorporating chia into recipes and have never seen anything like this before. You're so creative and inspiring...(and, your photo rocks!)
ReplyDeleteThis is such an easy recipe! I haven't come across chia seeds over yet but am sure it's very healthy!
ReplyDeleteWhere can I get chia seeds? so I can try this out!! It looks great! Thank you again for organizing the bloghop! love co-hosting with you! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried anything with chia yet. I am still not sure if they are just a fad.. But I'd definitely be willing to give this a try! It sounds simple and healthy - perfect way to start a new year.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of chia before. I love reading and learning about new foods. This looks really healthy and refreshing! Thanks for organising a great event and allowing me to co-host for the first time :)
ReplyDeletesounds very simple but nourishing and refreshing! If I try out the chia craze I think this is a version I would like!
ReplyDeleteI made a pudding like this, but with Oranges! Must have been delicious!
ReplyDeletei love adding chia seeds to my oatmeal, smoothies and salads but haven't had a pudding before. You're so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and organizing this wonderful blog hop Junia :)
Wow, what a simple dish, yet sounds so full of beautiful flavors! I still have not tried chia seeds yet, but you convinced me the other day I need to:-) Hugs, Terra
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an amazing pudding, Junia! Thanks for sharing! And thanks for organizing this event. So kind of you to put us all together every month. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI love how creative you are with the different ingredients...
ReplyDeleteThis pudding looks lusciously good, Yummmm...
Cheers #Orangelove
wow! you always think of such creative things! Love this!
ReplyDeleteSimplicity at its finest! The pudding looks really lovely and delectable. A guilty-free delight!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful, healthy treat, Junia! I love grapefruit...mmmmmmm. Thanks for organizing this wonderful blog hop!!!! xo
ReplyDeleteI love chia seed puddings! Pumpkin and chocolate ones are my favorite :] The grapefruit sounds amazing in this! I'm so trying it on one of those days where I just need a pudding too :D
ReplyDeleteAww Junia you always come up with something I woulnd never think of like the chia pudding. It woul dnever cross my mind Looking good & yay I linked my post in time.
ReplyDeleteYour chia pudding with grapefruit surely would satisfy my "sweet tooth" and healthy at the same time! Yumm...love it! Will be linking up with some citrus goodie, soon:DDD
ReplyDeleteI am seeing chia everywhere it seems, but I've not tried it. You've now given me a great recipe to start with!! Thanks so much and I'm sending you lots of #citruslove!!
ReplyDeletesounds to good to be true! I haven't tried chia seeds before so I need to give this a try, thank you and sending you lots of #citruslove.
ReplyDeleteOh my what a perfectly wonderful idea!!
ReplyDeleteI've made chia pudding w/ almond milk but never thought of using grapefruit juice! Definitely a version I need to try =)
Love all the citrus recipes! I added mine.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you could do this with chia seeds. I always wondered how to eat them. This looks really cool, plus I love grapefruit!
ReplyDeletethis is great and so simple :-) love grapefruit
ReplyDeleteGotta confess that I haven't incorporated Stevia in my recipes before, but will have to try very soon! Thanks for this recipe =)
ReplyDeleteChia pudding? This is totally new to me Junia...sounds interesting the combination with grapefruit...easy and tasty.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful week ahead :-)
I thought I commented on your post already but I don't see it :( Anyway, this looks great! I've never used chia in desserts before, only to thicken my oatmeal, but this sounds yummy and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for organizing #citruslove, Junia!!!
I love the idea of 'healthy' pudding, and that is one beautiful pudding! The chia seeds and grapefruit look gorgeous together, and sound so tasty! THis #citruslove bloghop is fantastic! One amazing dish after another!
ReplyDeleteI'm so curious as to how the texture would be! I know it would be gel-like~I love chia seeds and put them in everything, but I have yet to try the pudding form :) Have a blessed day lovely~
ReplyDeleteUnique recipe, Junia. I am curious to taste it!
ReplyDeleteHi Junia-I linked up with my Lemon and Cinnamon scented Flan! So exciting to see all the wonderful roundup of citrus love:DDD
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting!
xo
ooh I usually make mine with coconut milk. Never tried juice!
ReplyDeleteI love chia but sadly can't do grapefruit! Definitely looks lovely though :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried chia seeds yet, but I've been so curious about them! This pudding sounds fantastic, I'll put it on my "to make" list for sure! And I'll be back soon to link up a citrus recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so simple and delicious! I already have chia seeds and grapefruit in my pantry! :)
ReplyDeleteChai is one of my favorite spices and I love cooking with it. I actually made some chai latte bars just a few weeks ago- will be posting that soon but AWESOME recipe! The pudding with the flavors of grapefruit and chai is so creative and delicious
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! (As always ;) I'd love to taste your pudding! Sounds soo nice! I have finaly posted for #citruslove! But I don't know why I can't add it to the bloghop... why?
ReplyDeleteHugs
Oh well... it seems like I added it twice... if you can fix it up that'd be nice!
ReplyDeleteDearest Junia, This looks fantastic! I have to try this chia pudding-- love the flavors :) Have a wonderful week ahead!
ReplyDeleteAbrazotes,
Aldy.
This looks amazing!! love the flavors!!
ReplyDeleteOh delicious. I love chia too! Thanks so much for inviting me to join your blog hop!
ReplyDeleteHi Junia! Acabo de añadir mi tarta de naranja... aunque no pueda participar en el Bloghop como anfitrión si que quiero unir mi aportación mensual, un éxito, cada vez hay más! Besos
ReplyDelete¡¡Precioso y delicioso todo lo que estoy viendo!! (aunque sea un poco tarde... ;-)
ReplyDeleteSee you all at #Chocolatelove!