If you like pudding, then this text is for you because chia pudding will delight you! If you want the pudding you eat to have quality nutrients that will be in line with your diet, then save this text in your bookmarks. If we had to single out a food that is nutritionally healthy and of high quality, and at the same time, its texture is perfect for preparing pudding, then it is chia seeds. No competition!
Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and an excellent source of antioxidants , vitamins and minerals . According to their composition, chia seeds contain 30% fat, among which is alpha-linolenic acid. Among the fats found in chia seeds are omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids, omega-9 fatty acids and saturated fatty acids.
According to their composition of macronutrients, chia seeds have 40% carbohydrates, 30% fat and 15% protein. In addition, chia seeds are rich in vitamins A, B, E and D as well as calcium, potassium, copper, iron, manganese and zinc.
Chia pudding with peanut butter and aronia spread
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of almond milk
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
- 2.5 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1/2 spoon of aronia spread, without sugar
- a couple of salted peanuts, for decoration
Procedure:
Pour the almond milk and peanut butter into the bowl, then stir until the butter melts and blends with the milk. Add the chia seeds and leave for at least 30 minutes, preferably several hours, to make a gelatinous mixture.
Just before consumption, stir the mixture well until you get a pudding-like mixture. Add aronia jam, and add a couple of peanuts on top, for decoration. And your chia pudding is ready for consumption!
Chocolate chia superfood pudding
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of almond milk
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- a bit of salt
- 1 spoon of honey
- 40 g dark chocolate (minimum 75% cocoa)
Procedure:
Place all the ingredients except the chocolate in a large bowl and mix well to combine. Let it stand for at least an hour, so that the chia absorbs the water and forms a gelatinous mixture.
Before serving, grate dark chocolate on top. You can also add a couple of goji berries or fresh fruit for decoration.
Chia pudding with bananas or strawberries
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of low-fat or almond/oat milk
- 1 banana
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 dates, peeled and pitted
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
Procedure:
Put all the ingredients except the chia seeds in a blender and mix until you get a puree-like mixture. Shake the mixture in a glass and add chia seeds and mix well. Place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, or overnight.
Before serving, stir and add some fresh sliced banana on top. Instead of banana in this recipe, you can use strawberries or another seasonal fruit.
Chia pudding with cinnamon and raisins
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 1 cup of low-fat or oat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/3 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons of raisins
- 1 teaspoon of honey or stevia
Procedure:
Put the milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract and half of the cinnamon in a bowl and mix well until it becomes a uniform mixture. Place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight. Mix well before consumption, then add raisins, honey and the rest of the cinnamon and mix everything again.
We love chia puddings and we hope that you will love them and that chia pudding will become your favorite breakfast.
