Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons Zen basil seeds
• ½ cup water
• A pinch of salt
• ½ cup milk of choice I used 100% grass fed
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons yogurt (plus extra for topping)
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• Blueberries (for topping)
• Raspberries (for topping)
• 1 tablespoon almond butter (for topping)
• Chopped walnuts (for topping)
• 3 Brazilian nuts (for topping)
• Coconut flakes (for topping)
• Optional: drizzle of ½ tablespoon honey
• Optional: additional pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Hydrate Basil Seeds:
• In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of Zen basil seeds with ½ cup of water and a pinch of salt.
• Let the mixture sit for 3 minutes to allow the seeds to fully hydrate.
2. Prepare the Pudding Base:
• Add ½ cup of milk and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to the hydrated basil seeds.
• Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Cool and Mix:
• Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed until well combined.
4. Serve:
• Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
• Top with fresh blueberries, raspberries, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, and 2 tablespoons of yogurt.
• Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, 3 Brazilian nuts, and coconut flakes.
• Drizzle with ½ tablespoon of honey and an additional pinch of salt, if desired.
This dish is a powerhouse of nutrition, providing all essential nutrients from real, organic whole foods. It supports metabolic health naturally and effectively.