Blueberry Chia Porridge
nutritious breakfast that can help manage your diabetes, This insulin balancing chia porridge is perfect for managing blood sugar levels while still enjoying a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- none
Ingredients
- 1/4 recipe Chia Gel below
- 1/2 cup fresh nut or seed milk optional
- 1 tablespoon flax seed freshly ground (optional)
- 1/2 cup blueberries quick pulsed in food processor or hand chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened raw coconut
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- stevia if desired for extra sweetness
Chia Gel Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chia seed
- 2 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Put Chia Gel in a bowl.
- Sprinkle in ground flax seeds and stir well.
- Stir in blueberries, coconut, and cardamom and stir well.
- 4 .Check sweetness and add stevia if desired.
Chia Gel Instructions:
- Put chia and water into a quart sized Mason jar or a glass bowl that can be covered. Shake or mix well.
- Allow to stand at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight or for 12 or more hours in the refrigerator. Store up to a week in the refrigerator.
Notes
This recipe makes enough for 4 days of chia porridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 16gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 46mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 34gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 597mgIron: 7mg
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