Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and high-quality proteins that are good for the health. One of the best recipes you can prepare using chia seeds is the chia pudding. It is a healthy breakfast meal you can also prepare ahead of time. Here are four delicious flavors you can explore with your chia pudding adventures!
1. Chai Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• pinch of cardamom
• pinch of ground cloves
• 2 tsp raisins (chopped)
Instructions:
Prepare a mason jar.
Add milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
Mix well.
Add ground cinnamon, cardamom, and ground cloves.
Add chopped raisins.
Mix well to combine.
Close the jar and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Once done, remove it from the fridge.
Enjoy!
2. Matcha Coconut Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp Matcha powder
• 2 tsp shredded coconut
Instructions:
Prepare a mason jar.
Add milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
Mix well.
Add Matcha powder and shredded coconut.
Mix well to combine.
Close the jar and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Once done, remove it from the fridge.
Enjoy!
3. Strawberry Banana Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• a dash of ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp chopped ripe banana
• 2 tbsp sliced strawberries
Instructions:
Prepare a mason jar.
Add milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
Mix well.
Add ground cinnamon, chopped ripe banana, and sliced strawberries.
Mix well to combine.
Close the jar and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Once done, remove it from the fridge.
Enjoy!
4. Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• a dash of ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Prepare a mason jar.
Add milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
Mix well.
Add unsweetened cocoa powder and ground cinnamon.
Mix well to combine.
Close the jar and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Once done, remove it from the fridge.
Enjoy!
Tips and ideas:
You can keep the chia pudding recipes in the fridge overnight before serving them.
You can add toppings if you like.
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