Chia seeds are fully loaded with health benefits. They are high in fiber and antioxidants. They are also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which is good for cardiovascular health. There are numerous ways you can add chia seeds to your diet. One way is to make chia pudding. Here is a collection of amazing, delicious, and healthy chia pudding recipes. 🙂
1. Banana Bread
Ingredients:
• 1 whole ripe banana (halved)
• 3 tbsp black chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• chopped walnuts (optional for garnishing)
Instructions:
Slice half of the ripe banana and set aside.
Place half of the ripe banana in a bowl.
Mash it.
Add 3 tbsp black chia seeds, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 3/4 cup almond milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave for 10-15 minutes until the mixture is thick.
After 10-15 minutes, give it a mix.
Assemble the banana bread chia pudding.
Prepare a glass or a jar.
Add half of the banana chia pudding at the bottom.
Add a layer of banana slices, followed by the rest of the banana chia pudding.
Top it off with banana slices and chopped walnuts.
Serve and enjoy!
2. Lemon Raspberry
Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp white chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• zest of a lemon
• 2/3 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup fresh raspberries or more for garnishing
Instructions:
In a bowl, add 3 tbsp white chia seeds, 1 tbsp maple syrup, zest of a lemon, and 2/3 cup almond milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave it for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Set aside.
Prepare a jar and add half of the raspberries.
Mash the raspberries.
Add the lemon raspberry chia pudding.
Top it off with raspberries.
Serve and enjoy!
3. Vanilla Coconut Cashew
Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp black chia seeds
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)
• 1 tbsp cashew butter
• shredded coconut (for garnishing)
Instructions:
In a bowl, add 3 tbsp black chia seeds, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Add the chia pudding in a jar.
Top it off with cashew butter and garnish with shredded coconut.
Serve and enjoy!
4. Chai Spiced Chia Latte
Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp black chia seeds
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• chopped pecans (for garnishing)
• cinnamon stick (for garnishing)
Instructions:
In a bowl, add 3 tbsp black chia seeds and 2 tbsp coconut sugar.
Add seasonings – 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp cloves, and 1/4 tsp cardamom.
Pour 3/4 cup almond milk.
Mix well until combined.
Leave it for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Transfer to a jar.
Top it off with 1 tbsp almond butter.
Garnish with chopped pecans and a cinnamon stick.
Serve and enjoy!
5. Dark Chocolate
Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp black chia seeds
• 3 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• coconut yogurt (for garnishing)
• chopped hazelnuts (for garnishing)
• chocolate chips (for garnishing)
Instructions:
In a bowl, add 3 tbsp black chia seeds, 3 tbsp raw cacao powder, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 3/4 cup almond milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Transfer to a jar.
Garnish with coconut yogurt, chopped hazelnuts, and chocolate chips.
Serve and enjoy!
6. Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp white chia seeds
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp strawberry jam
• fresh strawberries (for garnishing)
• chopped almonds (for garnishing)
Instructions:
In a bowl, add 3 tbsp white chia seeds, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk, and 1/2 cup almond milk.
Mix until well combined.
Leave it for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
Once it thickens, mix a little.
Transfer half of the chia pudding into the jar.
Add 2 tsp strawberry jam on top.
Add the rest of the chia pudding.
Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and chopped almonds.
Serve and enjoy!
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