If you never tried chia pudding before…NOW IS THE TIME!
We're sharing 3 easy to make, healthy and delicious chia pudding recipes that are just mouth watering! Plus they are packed with healthy fats, fiber and vitamins.
You only need 2 main ingredients: milk + chia seeds. And to add more flavour you can customize it however you want: add in some fruit, nut butter, jam..literally anything you like.
Let’s get to know our ingredients!
Chia seeds are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids which help raise HDL cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke. They are also rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium.
Mango is low in calories yet high in nutrients — particularly vitamin C, which aids immunity, iron absorption and growth and repair. It is also rich in antioxidants, it boosts immune system, support heart health and it is super easy to add to your diet.
Strawberries’ carbs consists mainly of fibers and simple sugars. They are a good source of vitamin C, manganese, folate (vitamin B9), and potassium. They are high in antioxidants and may decrease your risk of heart disease and cancer, as well as help regulate blood sugar.
Passionfruit pulp and seeds are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and may have a range of health benefits like reduce anxiety, boosts immune system, improves insulin sensitivity and it’s a good source of fiber and antioxidants.
Let’s make some chia puddings!
To make the chia pudding use the following ratio: 1:3 (1 cup milk + 3 tablespoons chia seeds)
1. MANGO CHIA PUDDING
-1 cup chia pudding
-1 mango puree
-granola, mango chunks, coconut chips for topping
Instructions:
1. Make the chia pudding: add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to 1 cup of nut milk of choice and let chill for at least 30 minutes or 1 hours. It is best to leave overnight.
2. Cut up your mango, add it to a small food processor or blender and process until it forms a puree (about 10-20 seconds).
3. Start layering: add some chia pudding, then some mango puree, another layer of chia pudding, another layer of mango puree. Finish with the mango layer.
4. Top your pudding with granola, mango chunks, coconut chips, or whatever you like.
5. Enjoy! It will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
2. STRAWBERRY CHIA PUDDING
-1 cup granola
-1/2 – 1 cup strawberry puree
-granola, strawberries for topping
Instructions:
1. Make the chia pudding: add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to 1 cup of nut milk of choice and let chill for at least 30 minutes or 1 hours. It is best to leave overnight.
2. Add the strawberries to a small food processor or blender and process until it forms a puree (about 10-20 seconds).
3. Start layering: add some chia pudding, then some strawberry puree, another layer of chia pudding, another layer of strawberry puree. Finish with the strawberry layer.
4. Top your pudding with granola, fresh strawberries or whatever you like.
5. Enjoy! It will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
3. PASSIONFRUIT CHIA PUDDING
-1 cup chia pudding
-pulp of 4 or more passionfruits
-granola and mint for topping, or whatever you like
Instructions:
1. Make the chia pudding: add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to 1 cup of nut milk of choice and let chill for at least 30 minutes or 1 hours. It is best to leave overnight.
2. Cut your passionfruits in half and take out the pulp.
3. Start layering: add some chia pudding, then some passionfruit, another layer of chia pudding, and finish with the strawberry layer.
4. Top your pudding with granola, fresh mint or whatever you like.
5. Enjoy! It will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
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