Raspberry Chia-Pudding
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are a good source of dietary fiber. This is highly beneficial for the digestive system and in controlling diabetes mellitus with a higher concentration of beneficial unsaturated fatty acids, gluten free protein, vitamins, minerals and phenolic compounds. In the near future the therapeutic effects of chia seeds may even play an important role in the control of diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension, as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-blood clotting, laxative, antidepressant, anti-anxiety, analgesic, vision and immune improver. As chia seeds are rich in soluble fibres they may be helpful in reducing appetite, promoting regularity and lowering cholesterol levels.1, 2
Chia seeds contain an ample amount of protein and provide a type of omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (about 65% of the oil content). Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with a large number of physiological functions in the human body. Chia seeds are a potential source of antioxidants which are believed to have cardiac, hepatic protective effects, anti-ageing and anti-carcinogenic characteristics.2
Compared to other seeds, chia seeds can be consumed whole, ground or soaked. Add them to your meals, your smoothies or enjoy the classic chia seed pudding. Children particularly enjoy it as a breakfast, after school snack or as a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
Chia Pudding
400g of coconut milk or almond milk
1/4 cup of chia seeds
1 tbsp of monkfruit & stevia sweetener or 4-7 drops of stevia
1 tbsp of flax seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tbsp of your favorite protein powder or collagen powder
Pinch of sea salt
Berry Sauce
2 cups of rapberries
1 tsp of monkfruit sweetener
Method
In a bowl combine coconut milk (or almond milk), chia seeds, sweetener, flax seeds, cinnamon powder, collagen powder and pinch of salt. Whisk well. Allow the chia pudding to stand in the fridge overnight until the seeds have absorbed most of the liquid.
For the berry sauce, heat the raspberries in a pot until defrosted and warm. Add the raspberries to a blender and blitz for 15 seconds. Pour the berry sauce into a container and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, take the chia pudding and berry sauce out of the fridge in advance.
Serve the chia pudding at room temperature with the berry sauce and garnish generously with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Toppings
Raspberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Cacao nibs
Rose petals
Bee pollen
Cinnamon powder
Desiccated coconut
Almond butter
Walnuts, pecans or almonds, chopped
Home-made granola