Raspberry Chia Pudding

YOU’LL NEED

Here's what you need to make this recipe:

Raspberries: I love using fresh berries, especially if they’re in season, but frozen ones are fine too. 

Chia seeds: you can try either black or white chia seeds, both work for chia pudding.

Milk: the choice of milk is up to preference. Many people prefer almond, soy, oat or coconut milk.

CHIA PUDDING

Chia pudding is a perfect make ahead breakfast that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. It is typically made with a specific ratio of chia seeds to plant milk. When the chia seeds are mixed with the milk you let them stand for a few hours and the seeds will expand and develop a gel-like consistency which has the thickness of a pudding. Chia seeds are a great superfood to add to your diet. With a minute of prep the night before, I can wake up to a yummy bowl of chia pudding for breakfast. Then I just add some fresh fruit etc and ready to go. 

TOPPING IDEAS

There are a lot of ways to improve nutritional value and add more layers of flavour, let’s see a few ideas:

*nuts: mixed nuts, or finely chopped nuts such as walnuts or almonds

*fresh fruit: more berries, banana slices, or kiwis 

*shredded coconut

*hemp seeds/flax seed

*goji berries

TIPS

*if your pudding is too runny, whisk in more chia seeds and let it sit again until thickened.

*if it’s too thick, thin it with a touch of milk.

*chia pudding is perfect for batch making, on Sunday you can prepare your breakfast for the next five days!

*it’s optional to add sweetener/maple syrup/honey.

*a teaspoon of vanilla extract can give your pudding a nice flavour.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Chia seeds are a great superfood to add to your diet. Let’s see a few benefits of them:

*chia seeds are a great source of protein, fibre, healthy omega-rich fats, vitamins, calcium, magnesium and other minerals.

*health benefits of chia seeds include benefits for hair, skin and also for the nervous system.

*chia seeds also contain antioxidants which fight the production of free radicals; antioxidants also help to control appetite; hence chia seeds may help you to lose weight!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

You’ll love this recipe because:

✅Nutrition + vitamin packed

✅Meal prep friendly

✅Only 3 ingredients
✅Budget-friendly
✅Easy to make
✅Adaptable

✅Freezable

✅Flavourful
✅Superfood

✅Yummy

    
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Toast with Chocolate Spread and Banana Slices

Vanilla Chia Pudding