Warming Cinnamon Chia Walnut Breakfast Pudding by Karly Bacci

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!