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Chia Seed Pudding w/ Cinnamon Maple Syrup for Diabetics

Cinnamon has been studied extensively, and numerous studies have shown that Cinnamomum cassia can dramatically decrease glucose levels and insulin levels.

You’ll need:

  • for Pudding

    • 1/3 cup chia seeds

    • 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk

    • 7/8 cup plain yogurt

  • for Syrup:

    • 2 tbsp vegan butter or coconut oil

    • 1 tsp cinnamon powder

    • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

    • 1/4 cup maple syrup

  • optional - Red Raspberries or other fruit to top your pudding.

Make it:

  1. To make the pudding: Mix the chia seeds, coconut milk, yogurt, and 7/8 cup water in a medium-sized glass container with lid.

  2. Let this mixture sit, covered, in the fridge for 3-5 hours or overnight. When it’s done it should have a thick, pudding consistency.

  3. Store in the fridge and eat within 48 hours.

  4. To make the syrup: melt the butter or oil in a small saucepan. Add the cinnamon and cardamom and blend. Add the maple syrup and stir.

  5. Pour equal amounts of syrup into 4 small jars or cups. Fill the cups with chia seed pudding and top with fruit.