Chia Pudding: Fiber and Protein packed super
healthy breakfast!😋
Today,
I’m very much excited to bring you another delicious and super healthy & simple
recipe using Chia seeds and yoghurt.
Chia
Seed Pudding, what an amazing and filling breakfast. This magical Chia seed protein
pudding is packed with a lot of nutrition into one serving. You’re going to
love this healthy gluten-free treat. It is also an ideal option for the people
who just can't be bothered in the morning for breakfast😉 It can be enjoyed as a
snack, dessert or breakfast.
Let’s
talk about Chia Seeds first. Chia Seeds, scientifically known as Salvia
hispanica, they are considered to be one of the few super foods that nature
has given us. These tiny little seeds are amazing and loaded with fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, calcium,
potassium, and magnesium. High cholesterol, heart disease, and high blood
pressure can all be brought under control by these Chia seeds. If you are
looking to lose weight, Chia seeds could be the first option you can consider. These seeds are good for the bones as well. No
wonder why everyone is so crazy about them!😃
The
seeds are hydrophilic, absorbing up to twelve times their weight in liquid when
soaked. While soaking, the seeds develop a mucilaginous coating that gives
chia-based beverages or desserts a distinctive gelatinous texture. Add them to
your smoothie, bowl of cereals, muffins or sprinkle them on your salad or simply
add them in yogurt and have them every day. You can find Chia seeds at any
grocery store these days.
Before
I jump into the recipe I want to tell you that this easy recipe doesn’t require
any cooking at all. You don’t have to grind or cook the Chia seeds. There are
no crazy complicated steps involved. All you have to do is put yogurt, milk and
Chia seeds in a bowl, give it a stir, and place it in the refrigerator before
you go to sleep. As you get your sleep, Chia seeds plump up and transform into
a nourishing breakfast.😋
There
are a number of Chia seed pudding recipes out there. As these seeds have no
flavor so the pudding will taste like whatever liquid and mix-ins you are
using. Here I am starting with the basic one, will share all type of recipes
one by one.
I
like to serve my Chia seed pudding with crunchy cereals or muesli, plenty of
fresh berries, and nuts. I love the little bit of crunch that these seeds add
in the pudding. I personally like raspberries or mango, but bananas,
strawberries, blueberries, or a combination of all of the above would be
awesome! You can also add even chocolate chips! If you want the pudding to have
a bit of sweetness you can add sweet spices like cinnamon and cardamom, vanilla
extract and sweetener of your choice. But honey🍯 is a great option if you need a
sugar-free option.
Start
with this basic recipe and then experiment with your own variations to enjoy
for breakfast, as a snack or dessert.
Course: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
½
cup yogurt
½
cup whole milk
4
tablespoons Chia seeds
1
handful gluten free cereals or muesli (whatever you like)
1
banana
1
handful raspberries
2
tablespoon honey
Nuts
(Almonds and Walnuts)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt and milk. Sweeten the mixture with honey.
- Mix in the Chia seeds and let stand for 30 minutes. Stir the mixture again it will help prevent clumps. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, give the mixture a good whisk to evenly distribute Chia seeds that have settled on the bottom. If desired, mix one or two spoonful of yogurt.
- Place the banana pieces in the bottom of the individual serving dish.
- Spoon into the chia seeds mixture.
- Crush 4-5 raspberries in a small bowl and make puree. Now place 1 tablespoon of this puree over the chia seed mixture in each dish.
- Top with your favorite cereals or muesli, nuts and a few fresh raspberries and enjoy chilled.😋
- Leftover pudding can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days, so you can have something healthy to reach for over couple of days.
- Prep time does not include chilling!
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