Greek Chia Seed Pudding

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My mother in law recently discovered this honey-flavored 'yogurt of the gods' at a nearby grocery store. She insisted that it was the most amazing thing ever, and as a very seasoned greek yogurt aficionado, I was skeptical. But I am not only prideful about my greek yogurt ways, I am also the first to admit when I am wrong. And wowza, was I wrong about how delicious this stuff was.

I wanted to find a way to incorporate the amazing, honey, creme brulee like taste into a healthy breakfast with chia seeds. The result is something pretty spectacular - creamy, sweet, and healthy at the same time. Eat it for breakfast... or for dessert.

Greek Chia Seed Pudding

Servings: 2
Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt, vanilla or honey flavored, divided. (I used honey-flavored greek gods yogurt. Click this link to see if it is sold at a store near you.)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 10 almonds, roughly chopped

Directions:

1. Combine chia seeds, water, 1/2 of the greek yogurt (about 1/4 cup), vanilla extract, and salt in a tupperware or bowl. Whisk until well combined and let sit in the fridge overnight (or at least for two hours).
   
2. Remove from the fridge when ready to eat. Divide into two bowls (or just eat half of it!) and top with remaining greek yogurt. Top with roughly chopped nuts and devour!
   

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Healthy Homemade Muesli Granola with Agave Toasted Almonds

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Granola sounds healthy. But sometimes, it's not. In fact, some store bought granola products can cost you around 600 calories per cup! Not to mention that small amounts of pre-made granola can be quite costly.

Instead, try making your own. Feel free to sprinkle it on yogurt, frozen yogurt, cereal, pudding, and ice cream!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Dried Muesli (If you can't find Muesli, feel free to buy dried oatmeal, and just add in 1 tablespoon of raisins, if desired).
• 2 tablespoons Sliced Almonds (If you can't find sliced almonds, feel free to substitute whole almonds or any other nut)
• 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Agave Nectar (I used honey-flavored Agave Nectar)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Combine dried Muesli (or oats), Sliced Almonds, and Light Brown Sugar in a bowl. Toss/mix until well mixed.
3. Drizzle Agave Nectar on top. Use clean fingers to massage the Nectar into the mix, until the mixture begins to clump together. It should be a crumbly mixture.
4. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper, then spray with Canola Oil (or any oil spray). 
5. Drop the crumbly mixture onto the foil/parchment paper and spread out so that it forms one layer.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the granola begins to harden.
7. Let the granola cool and dry for at least 30 minutes. Then, use with your recipes!

Great Recipes To Use It In:

• Brown Walnut Tapioca Pudding
• Protein Chia Seed Pudding
• Chocolate Cheesecake Yogurt
• Chocolate FroYo (Frozen Yogurt)
• Frozen Banana Ice Cream

Chobani Discount and 6 Recipes

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Greek Yogurt is my favorite ingredient as of late. It goes in just about everything and can be used as a healthy alternative for things like mayonnaise, cream, sour cream and butter.

This week, swing by your local store with this coupon to get some greek yogurt at a great price - and then use it in any of these recipes. Follow this link for three discounts on Chobani Greek Yogurt!

Skinny Spinach and Asparagus Dip Using Plain Chobani Yogurt

Reese's Cupcakes Using Plain Chobani Yogurt

Chia Muesli Breakfast Pudding with Vanilla Greek Yogurt

Protein Packed Chocolate Frozen Yogurt with Berries

Skinny Oreo Dip

Chocolate Cheesecake Protein Yogurt