I AM SO EXCITED! I got some organic chia seeds today after being inspired by a recipe by Mimi Kirk. She has created a recipe for Chia Pudding that tastes like tapioca pudding and it is amazing! Nolan loves it and we couldn't stop tasting it before it had the right consistency. I used what we had on hand which was almond milk, agave and a little bit of vanilla extract but Mimi is amazing for putting the ingredients together and making a healthy dessert that can even be used as a breakfast cereal. I am in heaven.
So pretty much what you need is
Almond Milk 2 cups
Chia Seeds 2/3 cup
something to sweeten- your choice agave, stevia, she uses a fig mix that she made, ANYTHING NATURAL and SWEET!
She also added natural flavor. I used vanilla extract (unitl I liked the flavor-few drops)
Many people have suggested that I give my kiddos goat's milk. BARF. Goats are creepy, smelly, mean things that eat everything in sight. My first reaction is "ewww". I wonder how many people would actually milk a goat and then drink the entire glass without barfing. I would LOVE to watch. Seriously... that is goat Lympatic fluid... oh man I am going to hurl just thinking about it. What I am more curious about is how we would NEVER consider drinking human breastmilk past infancy. Us greedy humans are stealing baby cow food! How crazy is that? What jerks we are! How brainwashed are we? If you really think about it... it's sorta nasty, right? I can still probably have oreos dunked in milk but if you think about it... really think about it... that's some sick ish.
Anyway... I researched it just in case and here is what I am finding... Soy, Cow milk and Goat milk are all similar in protein structure and most likely won't be tolerated well anyway. There are so many other "milks" that WHY in the world would I even want to try it? It's not any easier anyway. Mcdonald's drive thru (last time I checked) does not carry Goat Lymphatic Fluid so if I have to go to the health store I would much rather buy almond, hemp and rice milk.
"Is goat milk a safe alternative to cow milk?
Goat's milk protein is similar to cow's milk protein and may, therefore, cause a reaction in milk-allergic individuals. It is not a safe alternative." -FAAN.com (Food Allergy & Anaphylalxis Network)
"May cause a reaction" is enough for me to stear clear as it is. Simply put if you aren't sure DON'T EAT or DRINK it. Duh.
Just in case you needed a mental picture of what I am talking about.
