✨ Wellness Wednesday: Chia con Leche 🌿

Chia con Leche is a healthier twist on arroz con leche, made with chia seeds, milk, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness. Topped with pecans and strawberries, it’s a comforting, nutrient-packed dessert or breakfast that’s as delicious as it is wholesome! ✨🌿

Craving something sweet and comforting but want to keep it healthy? Try this delicious Chia con Leche—a nutrient-packed twist on the classic arroz con leche! Perfectly sweet, creamy, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, it’s indulgence you can feel good about.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Packed with Nutrients: Chia seeds are rich in fiber, omega-3s, and protein, keeping you full and energized.
  • Customizable: Use your favorite milk—regular, almond, coconut, or oat—and adjust the sweetness to your taste.
  • Comfort Meets Health: This dish combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar with the freshness of strawberries and crunch of pecans.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup milk (choose regular, almond, coconut, or oat)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1–2 tsp brown sugar or stevia (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced

Instructions

  1. Mix the base: In a bowl or jar, combine chia seeds and milk, stirring well. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
  2. Flavor it up: Add cinnamon and your choice of sweetener, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken.
  4. Top and serve: Before serving, add chopped pecans and diced strawberries for extra texture and flavor.

🌟 Pro Tip

Make it your own by swapping the strawberries for your favorite fruits, or add a drizzle of honey or a dash of vanilla for even more flavor.