Easy Chia Pudding

Ok, it’s late afternoon and you’ve hit a wall. You are looking for a “Pick me up snack”.

This easy healthy Chia Pudding will leave you satisfied and energised. It has an amazing flavour and you can top it with endless possibilities.

Why is Chia Pudding good for you?

Chia seeds are classed as today’s “Superfood” these tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch.

They are a power natural inflammatory and very popular with athletes as they assist with faster recovery.

The pudding is rich in fibre, antioxidants, calcium and magnesium and an excellent source of essential fatty acids.

Ingredients:

• Chia seeds

• Milk – of your choice. You can choose low fat, full cream, almond milk, or for a thicker creamier texture you can use coconut milk.

• 1 tablespoon of Honey or maple syrup

• 1 drop of vanilla bean essence

Method:

Use a mason jar or whatever you have at home.

Ratio – 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to every half cup of milk.

Pour milk into the mason jar.

Add chia seeds to milk and mix. Wait a few minutes for the pudding to settle and mix again. Check to make sure there are no lumps.

Add a tablespoon of honey and a drop of vanilla essence, stir to combine.

Refrigerate pudding for up to 6 hours or overnight, the chia seeds will absorb all the milk and honey and will be ready to eat.

If consistency is runny, you can mix in a tablespoon of chia seeds and pop back in fridge for another hour.

Topping ideas:

There are endless toppings you can add to your pudding:

• I like to add fresh seasonal fruits and berries

• A dollop of peanut with a chopped banana is also a favourite and provides that extra protein to provide energy and assist with my workout recovery.

• Coconut flakes, mixed seeds or touch of cinnamon.