12-24dropsliquid monk fruit sweeteneroptional, or other sweetener, to taste
dashsaltoptional, but recommended
Instructions
Put all ingredients (except chia) in a blender or food processor and blend until combined.
Add chia and blend just 'til combined.
For a smooth version, add all ingredients to the blender and blend more thoroughly. A high-speed blender will work best for this. Alternatively, grind the chia seeds ahead of time.
Pour into a container (I prefer glass or stainless) and refrigerate until cold. You can, of course, eat it as is, but the flavor is much better chilled.
Berry Options: Use any berries you'd like. A blueberry/cranberry mix would work great too. We even used cranberries alone, for a totally anti-candida diet-friendly recipe, but you'll need to add extra sweetener because cranberries are not sweet naturally.
Smooth Blended Version: You can also make a blended version by adding the chia seeds to the processor or blender before processing or grinding them before adding.
Milk Options: Homemade Coconut Milk or this Homemade Almond Milk are a great frugal options for this recipe, but any dairy-free milk will work. Coconut, oat, and cashew will be the creamiest. You can use regular milk for a non-dairy-free option.
Sweetener Options: Any sweetener will work for this recipe including stevia extract or another low-carb sweetener if desired. Maple syrup is sweeter than sugar, however, so keep that in mind when converting.