Warming Vanilla Chia Porridge

There is snow forecast today. It hardly seems fair since the last batch has only just left us - in fact there is still a little on the vegetable patches. The cats aren't going out either and prefer to stay indoors snuggled into the soft eiderdown on the bed. I can't say that I blame them.
 

To warm up, I made this creamy vanilla porridge this morning with chia seeds. Chia seeds are full of essential fatty acids (omega 3’s) so they really are one of nature’s superfoods. They are brilliant because a little goes a long way and can stop you feeling hungry for quite a while so it makes them the perfect breakfast food. I warmed mine in the dehydrator but if you don't have one, you could heat the porridge on the stove until it's just warm to the touch.

  

Equipment

A large glass jar with well fitting lid

Ingredients

1/3 cup of chia seeds

2 cups almond mylk (or filtered water for a less rich porridge)

1/2 teaspoon of vanilla paste

Serve with blueberries or sliced bananas

  

Method

Place the chia seeds with the almond mylk and vanilla in a large glass jar and give it all a good shake so the chia seeds are well covered by the liquid.

Leave it for at least 45 minutes for the chia seeds to absorb the mylk. They will swell up and look a little like cooked tapioca when they are ready.

Spoon into cups and warm in the dehydrator (or you can warm it in a saucepan on the stove before serving). Top with fruit to serve.

This should be enough for 2 - 3 people and will keep for a day in the fridge.