November is Nationwide Diabetes Consciousness Month and we’ve a scrumptious, dietary recipe to share with you. Liza Iv, a registered dietitian with Dignity Health Medical Group — Stockton shares a chocolate peanut butter chia seed pudding recipe from the American Diabetes Association for while you desire a candy, but wholesome deal with.

“I like recommending chia seeds to my sufferers due to the dietary advantages and the way versatile they’re,” says Liza. “Chia seeds are a wonderful supply of fiber and omega 3 fatty acids, which may help you to really feel satiated and in addition decrease your ldl cholesterol. In flip, this may scale back your danger for heart problems.”

Consuming chia seeds can also assist with blood sugar regulation as a result of they’re excessive in fiber — making them an excellent ingredient for folks with diabetes to include into their day by day weight loss program.

“I like including chia seeds to my oatmeal, baked items, yogurt, and smoothies,” says Liza. “When blended with liquids, chia seeds flip right into a gel and have a pudding-like consistency. This chocolate peanut butter chia seed pudding is nice to have as a snack or dessert.

Chia seeds are excessive in:

• Omega 3 fatty acids
• Fiber
• Protein
• Calcium
• Phosphorus
• Magnesium

Two tablespoons of chia seeds include about 140 energy, 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, 7 grams of unsaturated fats. Chia seeds are an entire protein and include all 9 important amino acids.

Incorporate them into your favourite dishes:

• Sprinkle a couple of teaspoons into your cereal or oatmeal
• Stir into soups, sauces, or batter on your baked items
• Add to your favourite yogurt or smoothies
• Use as egg substitute

In case you’ve by no means had chia seed pudding earlier than, it’s time to strive it!

Components:

• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup powdered peanut butter or 1 Tbsp nut butter of your selection
• 2 Tbsp cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp Splenda
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Recent fruits and/or nuts for garnish

Instructions:
Combine collectively the cocoa powder, peanut butter powder, cinnamon, Splenda, chia seeds, milk and vanilla extract. Cowl and refrigerate in a single day. Garnish with fruit and nuts of your selection and serve.