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Kid Approved Chia Pudding…Delicious and easy to make!

March 3, 2019 by Traci Calkins 4 Comments

I have tried several chia pudding recipes over the last few years and believe me when I say it….this one takes the top prize. You know it’s good when the kids are actually fighting over the last little bit in the bowl. Up until this recipe, I had been struggling to get our kids to eat chia pudding. I absolutely love it and even love the texture, but the girls were always less than thrilled when it was in the morning line up of breakfast options.

Not only is it super delicious, its easy to make! My kinda recipe.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 8 pitted Dates
  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 cups of non-salted raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup of ice
  • 1 cup of chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla
  • 2 oz of agave

Instructions:

Blend the water, cashews, ice, dates, vanilla and agave. Then pour into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of water and then slowly add in chia seeds. Make sure to stir chia seeds as pour them in. Let it set for 5 minutes and stir again. Store in a glass container overnight.

We usually top the chia pudding when served with whatever fresh berries we have in the fridge (blueberries, strawberries or raspberries are our typical goto’s). We also like to sprinkle coconut flakes, cacao nibs, or pumpkin seeds to top it off and add a little crunch. Feel free to add whatever you please to customize to your liking.

The chia seeds will expand leaving it like the consistency of pudding. They have amazing health and healing benefits and we try to incorporate them daily. I recently wrote about chia and my other favorite seeds. You can click here to read more if you missed it.

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The benefits of Juicing vs. Blending

December 9, 2018 by Traci Calkins 5 Comments

The number one question I get asked from people when they find out that I juice, is what’s the difference between juicing and blending and which one is better for you?  My simple answer is, they are very different from each other, but both extremely healthy.  When I started juicing I was 2 rounds into my chemo treatment and was feeling pretty crummy.  I went to a juicing class, bought a juicer, and began juicing.  It was just what my body needed.   I started to feel better after about 2 weeks straight of juicing twice daily. [Read more…] about The benefits of Juicing vs. Blending

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Want an easy breakfast….try my overnight oats!

November 15, 2018 by Traci Calkins 6 Comments

I don’t know about you, but mornings for us with our 3 girls can be pretty hectic.  Every minute counts.  Up until a few years ago our biggest decision in the morning was what kind of cereal did they want to eat.  I think we always had 3 different brands and flavors on hand.  Mornings were pretty simple, until we decided to kick that sugar bomb of a breakfast to the curb. Even the brands that market themselves as healthy choices are usually full of sugar and suspect ingredients.

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Six easy steps to boost your family’s health.

November 9, 2018 by Traci Calkins 2 Comments

When I started down the path of REALLY being conscious of what I put IN and ON my body, I started feeling better, having more energy and being an overall happier person. When I brought my family along for the ride the whole house changed…..for the better. [Read more…] about Six easy steps to boost your family’s health.

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