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:
- Blend all ingredients, besides chia, in a blender until well combined, add chia and blend for 5 seconds
- Pour into jars or containers
- Crush almonds/ berries/ coconut and pour over the top
- 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
