Packed full of fibre, omega 3, protein and antioxidants, this Chocolate Chia Pudding ticks all the boxes for Breakfast, Dessert or anything in-between.
If you have a sweet tooth (such as myself) and trying to watch your sugar intake, then this is a great low sugar dessert option as it’s only sweetened naturally by the coconut water.
Fun facts about chia seeds
Chia comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, related to mint and grown natively in South America.
“Chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength.”
Their high antioxidant content mean Chia Seeds fight the production of free radicals. Free radicals can cause damage to molecules in cells and contribute to ageing and diseases like cancer.
Chia seeds are a great source of protein for vegetarians. Just one serving (28g) contains 4.4g protein.
There is no nutritional difference between the black, white, cream or grey chia seeds
Gram for gram, chia seeds contain more Omega 3’s than salmon.
Serves 1
What you’ll need:
3 tbsp Chia Seeds
1/2 cup Coconut water
Dash boiling water
1 1/2 tbsp Raw Cacao Powder
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
What to do:
In a bowl, mix together all your ingredients until well combined
Transfer to a dessert glass and leave to set for 1 hour (the longer you leave the chia seeds the more they will set in a pudding)
Once set, top with your choice of berries, nuts and shredded coconut.
Enjoy
Notes:
You can prepare this pudding the night and leave for set in the fridge overnight for a delicious instant breakfast.
Some great topping options I would recommend are strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, gojis, chopped pistachios, slivered almonds, toasted coconut or hemp seeds.
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