seriously bomb chia pudding

Hey chix...

I am back from New York and I have no pictures to share. Why, you ask? Because I am an all-star and left my iPhone in a cab Saturday night. However, it is safe to say the 24 hour cell phone cleanse and excessive doll-hairs I dropped on a new one was worth the memories with my girls. 

I had the afternoon left to mix up something new in the kitchen. This chia seed pudding is seriousssssly so good and so simple to make. I know it looks weird & all but it is bomb diggity. Plus, it's something new for the palette.  

>> mix together the first 3 ingredients (hold the fruit until the end) 

>> let the mixture set in the fridge

>> check on your mixture the first 30 mins. & whisk to prevent the chia seeds from clumping

>> let the pudding sit for about 3 hours or overnight for best texture results

>> top with fruit (I used peaches, raspberries, and blackberries)

The final product should have the consistency similar to that of tapioca pudding. You can thicken this up if you'd like with some plain greek yoggy.

(makes about 3 servings)

If you haven't noticed, I use chia seeds in many of my recipes. They are a great source of fiber, omega-3s, protein, calcium, and antioxidants. Read more about these babies here. 

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sippin' pretty XX fruit infused water

Sip, sip away on these ahmazzzzzing fruit-infused water combos. 

Not only does the final product look oh-so-pretty to drink, but they are both delicious and refreshing. Water is the only "beverage" that I drink (i hate pop) so it was fun to spice up my h2o game.

BLUEBERRY + POMEGRANATE + MINT

This combination of flavors makes for a subtle sweet water. The water tones down the bitterness of the poms & BBs-- add in the mint & it is just pure perfection. Who doesn't love the beautiful scent of mint alone, anyway?

*tip: pomegranates can easily be seeded if you halve them, dunk them in a bowl of water, and de-membrane the seeds. The membrane of the pom will float to the top, making it pretty simple to separate. Strain your poms and there ya go.  

GRAPEFRUIT + ORANGE + LEMON + CUCUMBER

This one might be my favorite. The citrus juices are calmed by the cucumber. You can really taste each and every ingredient in this and that's why I love it. Plus, vitamin C = immune system boost!

KIWI + COCONUT WATER

If you don't like coconut water, don't bother making this one. It is an acquired taste, but mixed with the kiwi it is delish. If you dig CC water- then go for it- you won't be let down!

BLUEBERRY + LEMON + ROSEMARY

Another fav. The fresh rosemary makes for a heavenly sip.  Simple yet fabulous.

Don't be afraid to re-fill and re-infuse with the same fruit left in your glass!!

fruit cubes

Here's an easy way to give your water a little "uhmph". (Pittsburghese? Idk)

Just pick out your favorite fruits, cut them to the appropriate size, & dunk em' in the water. I used lemon, strawberries, mint, and blueberries.

These fruit cubes magnify the taste of your water & look extra pretty in a glass or water pitcher for a party!