Chia Pudding

← breakfast
Inspired by: this recipe by Drink Iconic
Makes 2 cups. I find that splitting it into 2 servings is nice. Feel free to double or triple this recipe. I have found that after 3 days it's not as tasty.
Ingredients
1 cup milk of choice (dairy, macadamia nut, almond, coconut milk, etc)
1 scoop Iconic Vanilla Bean or Thrive Market Bone Broth Protein Powder
3 Tbsp chia seeds (I used these black chia seeds)
optional flavor add ins:
dash ground cinnamon
dash ground cardamom
zest of 1 orange (I used orange, but I think any citrus zest would be excellent)

Directions
Stir together milk, chia, and protein powder. Let sit for 5 minutes and stir again to work out any clumps. If using, mix in cinnamon and orange zest. Cover and place mixture in the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes but overnight works great. Stir again before serving. This recipe makes two 8oz servings.

Notes:

• I used macadamia nut milk and it turned out great. I'm sure any milk would work.
• Original recipe suggested adding sweetener, but the sweetened protein powder made it plenty sweet for me. YMMV
• I think technically you can use water instead of milk, but I haven't tried that yet
• I made this in the blender once and it brought out a weird flavor from the chia... wouldn't recommend this. Use a blender for the milk and flavorings, but stir in the chia by hand with a spoon or whisk

Other serving ideas:

• cut up banana with cinnamon and chopped walnuts (haven't tried it but I think this would be good)