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Vanilla Chia Pudding
Check My Pulse • Mar 11, 2021
Chia seeds are one of those items I always have in my cupboard and they don’t just sit there! I love how versatile they are, I can use them in chia pudding or sprinkle on top of a cake, you name it! This time I made a chia pudding with delicious vanilla taste! Chia pudding is a great option for breakfast, dessert or as a snack, its health benefits are amazing. Chia seeds are high in fibre, Omega-3 fatty acids, iron, calcium, antioxidants and plant protein, so this pudding will keep you going for a while! This yummy pudding is quick to make as long as you soak the chia seeds in advance. If you soak them in the night you have them ready for breakfast.π
YOU’LL NEED
Here's what you need to make this recipe:
Milk: the choice of milk is up to preference. Many people prefer almond, soy, oat or coconut milk.
Chia seeds: you can try either black or white. Feel free to use whichever you prefer or available in your local shop.
Vanilla extract: add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to this pudding.
Vanilla yogurt: vegan vanilla yogurt has a solid vanilla flavour.
Sweetener: use your favourite sweetener, or maple syrup.
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. You can add sweetener or fruit of your choice (see below some tips). These are just a few ideas of hundreds of options; feel free to add whatever makes you happy. 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. It’s perfect for days when I have very little or no time.
TOPPING IDEAS
There are a lot of ways to add to the nutritional value of this recipe, you can add the toppings for example:
*nuts: mixed nuts work well just as much as walnuts or almonds
*fresh fruit, such as raspberries, strawberries or kiwis
*cinnamon to sprinkle
*shredded coconut
*chocolate nibs
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!
HEALTH BENEFITS
Chia seeds are superfood and if you look around on the Internet or in the shops you can see they’re superstars too!
*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 tons of 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:
β Only a few ingredients
β Budget-friendly
β Easy to make
β Superfood
β Freezable
β Healthy
β Yummy
β Simple
β Quick
MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES
Here's what you need to make this recipe:
Milk: the choice of milk is up to preference. Many people prefer almond, soy, oat or coconut milk.
Chia seeds: you can try either black or white. Feel free to use whichever you prefer or available in your local shop.
Vanilla extract: add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to this pudding.
Vanilla yogurt: vegan vanilla yogurt has a solid vanilla flavour.
Sweetener: use your favourite sweetener, or maple syrup.
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. You can add sweetener or fruit of your choice (see below some tips). These are just a few ideas of hundreds of options; feel free to add whatever makes you happy. 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. It’s perfect for days when I have very little or no time.
TOPPING IDEAS
There are a lot of ways to add to the nutritional value of this recipe, you can add the toppings for example:
*nuts: mixed nuts work well just as much as walnuts or almonds
*fresh fruit, such as raspberries, strawberries or kiwis
*cinnamon to sprinkle
*shredded coconut
*chocolate nibs
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!
HEALTH BENEFITS
Chia seeds are superfood and if you look around on the Internet or in the shops you can see they’re superstars too!
*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 tons of 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:
β Only a few ingredients
β Budget-friendly
β Easy to make
β Superfood
β Freezable
β Healthy
β Yummy
β Simple
β Quick
MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES
Check out these delicious recipes with chia seeds:
(vegan, gluten, wheat and refined sugar free)
Preparation: 2 minutes
Fridge: 2 hours or overnight
Cooking time: N/A
Serves: 1
Ingredients
*1 cup DF milk
*3 tbsp chia seeds
*1 tsp vanilla extract
*1 tsp vegan vanilla yogurt
*1 tsp sweetener or maple syrup
Toppings (optional)
*banana slices
*almond flakes
Method
1. In a medium bowl, gently stir together the chia seeds and milk. Cover and set in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
2. Take chia pudding out of the fridge, give it a very good mix, breaking apart any clumps (it will become a pudding texture).
3. Mix in vanilla yogurt and vanilla extract. Add your favourite toppings.
Enjoy! π
Notes
* To Store: chia pudding can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
* To Freeze: you can store chia pudding for up to 2 months.
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