Educated guess: the most popular reason for failing low-carb diets is the craving for sweets and snacks. The solution is chia! However these ancient Aztec seeds are still discussed for their benefits as a superfood and a tool for weight loss, but one thing is for sure: this chia pudding recipe is an easy way to fight the temptation of sugary treats. Get started and chia yourself up!
What you need: (for 1 serving)
Only six ingredients will do for the world’s healthiest sweet treat. Besides, all ingredients (except milk and fresh berries) are almost non-perishable, so if you keep a little supply of walnuts and grated coconut chia pudding is always available!
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup (200ml) of milk or coconut milk
1 teaspoon grated coconut
1 handful fresh wild berries (frozen berries are a sustainable alternative)
2 teaspoons chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon honey or stevia
BTW: The base is always chia seeds and milk (whatever kind you prefer). You can vary all additional ingredients depending on your taste: exchange walnuts by almonds or add some cocoa or vanilla. The chia world is yours to explore!
How to prepare
- Add 3 tablespoons of chia to 200 ml of milk or coconut milk and chill in refrigerator for about 6 hours (if you enjoy chia pudding for breakfast just soak the chia overnight). The portion might look very small now but consider it will grow to double size!
- After six hours the texture of the pudding is supposed to be jellylike. Stir honey or stevia, a sugarfree sweetener, into the pudding. Add some grated coconut, fresh wild berries to it and don’t forget the chopped walnuts because they are a great energy supplier.
- Drink a glass of water while you enjoy your chia – it will help your stomach to easily digest a power breakfast like chia pudding!
Nutritional Value per Serving
3 tblspoons chia: 210 calories (120 come from fat, another 28 are pure protein)
Other ingredients: approx. 150 calories due to milk, berries, nuts and cocoa grain
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Good to know
In Mayan, chia means strength. The tiny seeds are packed with energy which makes them true little powerhouses: chia seeds contain 3 times more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon and are super high in dietary minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Since chia is not a grain, it perfectly matches gluten-free diets!
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