Warming Cinnamon Chia
Walnut Breakfast Pudding
Since the weather is
still fluctuating so are my tendencies for daily nourishment choices in the
morning and throughout the day. I'm the type of person that doesn't enjoy the
cold, so waking up to rainy and chilly mornings in May isn't my idea of
springtime weather. However, through my journey as a Yogini, I've found ways to
balance out my mornings through incorporating Ayurvedic principles into my diet
and life.
Ayurveda (Ayur=life,
veda= science knowledge)is a 5,000 year old Indian medicine system that focuses
on bringing balance to the mind body and spirit. According to Ayurveda, it is
Kapha season(winter transitioning into spring) and soon to enter Pitta(spring
into summer). Kapha Dosha is made up of
the elements of Earth and Water, so as
nature transitions from winter to
spring so do our bodies internally begin
to wake up and thaw out.
Here is a light and
warming breakfast dish that has ingredients to get your agni (digestive fires)
going in the mornings.
What you will need
for this Recipe.
* 1/4cup
-1/2cup Chia seeds*
Note ( you might want to try them out a head
of time if you aren't used to the taste or gel like consistency! They may seem small but when
liquid is added they expand.
Health
Benefits: *High source of Fiber
*Omega-3 Fatty
Acids
* Great Source of Protein
* Energizing,
Aides in Digestion, and High Anti-Oxidant properties.
*1 teaspoon Cinnamon*- is a warming spice
Health
Benefits: *help stablize blood sugar
* Reduces headaches and
migraines
* helps
reduce indigestion
* improve
energy, vitality, and circulation
*1 cup of Vanilla Almond Milk*
Health Benefits: *
Rich in Vitamins A, D E
* High in
Calcium
*
Handful of Walnuts*
Health Benefits:
*Helps improve cognitive function
*
enhances immune system
* Strenghtnes Hair and gives glowing
complexion.
( optional: sweetner
like Stevia, Honey, Maple Syrup)
In a small pot warm 1
cup of Almond Milk and 1 add cinnamon.
Stir the almond milk and
cinnamon. When the milk is warm enough remove from heat.
In a bowl, pour the chia
seeds , a nd then add the almond milk
and cinnamon.
Stir the mixture and
allow the seeds to settle and expand.
Add walnuts and Sprinkle more cinnamon if desired! Voila and Enjoy!
