Peach Chia Pudding

This healthy dessert is dairy, egg, gluten, nut and soy free. To make this recipe vegan, replace the honey with maple syrup.

Ingredients

3 cups fresh peaches, chopped, plus one for garnish
2 cups rice milk
⅓ cup honey
½ teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup chia seeds

Directions

Blend peaches, rice milk, honey, and vanilla in a blender.

When well blended, add chia seeds and pulse once or twice, so they are well mixed with the liquid.

Pour into a Mason jar or Tupperware and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Will last 3 days in fridge.

To serve, scoop into individual serving bowls and top with cut-up peaches.

Nutritional Analysis:
Calories: 240, Carbohydrates: 41 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 35 mg, Fiber: 9 g

Recipe by Mia Moran, chief operating mom at StayBasic.com, where she provides gluten-free, plant-centered recipes and simple strategies for busy moms who want to feel healthy, happy and energetic. She is also a writer, speaker, recipe developer and food photographer. She recently shared tips on fabulous food photography at the Gluten-Free Living Conference.

Nutritional analysis for recipes is created using Food Processor SQL nutrition and fitness software by ESHA. Recipes are analyzed per serving (unless otherwise indicated) for calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber and protein. Nutrient amounts are approximate due to variations in brands, manufacturer, preparation and ingredient substitutions. When ingredient choices are listed, we use the first one. Nonspecific amounts, for example "to taste," and garnishes are not included.