Mason Jar Coconut Chia Pudding

Just in time for Easter morning! 

I always look forward to the family gathering and feasting in His name, with all of the traditional fixin's: ham, rolls, deviled eggs, coconut cream pie, and for my husband's family, lamb. 

It's a big meal that usually ends up being "lupper" (lunch and supper combined.)

HOWEVER, it's important to not wait until the family gathers to eat, skipping breakfast! Our body needs to "break - fast" to raise the blood sugar to a steady level, which will keep us from being grouchy, energize us for the day ahead, and help our metabolism not hold onto calories, thinking it's in starvation mode. When we wait several hours to eat, the body doesn't know our motives, and holding onto calories once fed makes it difficult to maintain a healthy weight! In essence: Eat more (frequently) to weigh less!! 

Here is a healthy, yummy, and incredibly easy recipe you can make tonight to be ready to eat first thing tomorrow morning!

Prep time: 5 min

Chill time: 60+ min

Serving size: 1/3 C

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

3 T Chia seeds

1/2 C Almond milk

1/2 can Coconut milk (4 oz)

2 t Vanilla extract

1 T Maple syrup

Berries for garnish

Directions 

In a jar with a lid (a large Mason jar works perfectly), add in Chia seeds, along with the rest of the ingredients, minus the garnish. Shake well, and store in the refrigerator until chilled. Garnish with fresh berries!

Happy Easter!!!

- Ashley 

John 3:16

16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.