Zen Basil

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Zen Basil Seed Peach Pudding

Instructions:

1. Hydrate the Basil Seeds:

• In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of Zen Basil seeds with 1/4 cup of water.

• Stir well and let sit for about 5 minutes, or until the seeds have absorbed the water and become gelatinous.

2. Add Olive Oil:

• Stir 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the hydrated Zen Basil seeds until well combined.

3. Prepare the Peach:

• Freeze one peach until firm.

• Once frozen, grate the peach using a fine grater or microplane.

4. Assemble the Pudding:

• In a serving bowl, mix 1/2 cup of yogurt with the olive oil-infused, hydrated Zen Basil seeds.

• Top the yogurt mixture with the grated frozen peach.

5. Garnish:

• Sprinkle chopped macadamia nuts or pistachios over the top.

• Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of honey.

Nutritional Benefits:

This pudding combines polyphenol-rich ingredients such as Zen Basil seeds and olive oil, which are known for their antioxidant properties. The complete fiber and protein content from the basil seeds, along with the probiotics from yogurt, make this a power-packed breakfast that tastes like a dessert.