EASY CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING

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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