Chia Seed Pudding

Chocolate pudding for breakfast? Yes! This chia seed pudding is super yummy, quick and full of fibre which keeps you full for longer. The coconut milk is a good fat that is the ONLY fat that our body recognises straight away and can use as brain fuel.  

Serves: 4

Preparation Time:  10 minutes

Cooking Time:  3 hours refrigeration

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Coconut milk ( or 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup almond milk)
• 6 tbsp Chia Seeds
• 5 Dates, chopped
• 1 tsp Vanilla

Flavours - choose one of:

• Lime - juice of 1 lime
• Chocolate - 1 1/2 tblsp cacao powder
• Coconut - 4 tbsp Shredded coconut
• Berry - handful frozen berries

Method:

1. Blend all ingredients, besides chia, in a blender until well combined, add chia and blend for 5 seconds
2. Pour into jars or containers
3. Crush almonds/ berries/ coconut and pour over the top
4. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and enjoy cold

Vary it:

Use the flavours above to change the taste. Alternatively, pour your pudding into a smoothie for a thick and nutrient dense drink on the go. 

Dietary Needs:

• Gluten Free
• Dairy Free
• Low Sugar
• Wheat Free
• VegetarianVegan

Recipe by Holly Hedge at www.ahealthyview.com.au