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Raw Warrior Pudding #BacktoSchool

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This week Cynthia of Feeding Big asked us share some back-to-school recipes. Yes, back-to-school. It's hard to believe that summer vacation is almost over. Sad, but true. Grateful for our annual summer camping trip. We're ten years in to a ten-day trek around Northern California. This year, we went down the Eastern Sierras, camping in Lassen National Forest and Inyo National Forest. So darn picturesque.

Jake and I love creating these memories for our boys. It makes their eight-week summers seem a little less short!

Manns at Little Virginia Lake
Manns on the trail to Crystal Lake
Manns above Marsh Lake

Okay, back to the reason for this post...some great lunch box ideas from my blogging friends.  

Warrior Pudding

Chia puddings are a great, make-ahead breakfast. And I love that they are so versatile.

Why is it called 'warrior pudding'? Because, as my bag of organic whole chia seeds - tagline "Aztec Superfood" - explains: "The chia seed was eaten by Aztec for strength and was a main staple food along with corn and beans."

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C chia seeds
  • 2 C milk
  • 1 T raw turbinado sugar
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground cardamom
  • ground nutmeg
  • ground ginger


Procedure
Place all of the ingredients and let it soak overnight. Serve as you would oatmeal - with fresh berries or bananas. I topped mine with diced fresh strawberries and raw sliced almonds.
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  1. A Day in the Life on the FarmJuly 18, 2017 at 4:34 AM

    What kid wouldn't want pudding for breakfast!!

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  2. UnknownJuly 18, 2017 at 5:11 AM

    Wow, what a great summer you are having. Love the photos of the mountains. This warrior pudding looks great. I think anything that can be put in a pot and is ready the next day is great!

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