Vanilla Chia Pudding Recipe
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When I first heard of a chia pudding, I must say I wasn’t too convinced to eat anything with the word ‘pudding’ in it’s title. But I did like the idea of consuming a large amount of chia. Chia seeds are a wonderful source of fibre and omegas to keep our brains functioning and our digestion on point which is super important especially for mums with mental health challenges.
The first time I tried it was a store bought version. I was a bit apprehensive to make my own. What if I didn’t get the recipe right and it would turn me off eating them for good. Then I found this recipe on Pinterest. It was a chocolate chia pudding which sounded more appealing.
It took a little getting used to the texture, but I started off with a small amount and gradually increased my serving size, which is a great approach when trying new foods you dont like initially. Once I got used to eating chia pudding, I actually really enjoyed them and even started to crave them! Below is a recipe for one of my favourite chia puddings. I use this recipe to make 3 snack size portions, but have a play around with it and see for yourself how much you prefer to eat. Chia pudding can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days so I like to make a few to keep in the fridge so I always have a healthy, nutrient dense snack at hand. When you are ready to eat it, just top with fruit and granola. My favorite toppings are fresh berries or mango, hemp seeds and Chocolate Buckinis by Loving Earth. being a busy mum, sometimes we run out of those fruits, so I always keep a few bags of frown fruit in the freezer which also work really well.
Chia pudding is very simple to make. The main ingredients are chia seeds and coconut milk. You can add a sweetener and spices of your choice. The ingredients need to be combined together and then set in the fridge for a couple of hours. When ready to eat you can just add your toppings!
Chia Pudding Recipe
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
1x 400gm can of coconut milk
5tbs chia seeds
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
Method
Combine all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until combined. You could also use a blender or Thermomix to combine
Evenly distribute mixture into 3 small jars or containers.
Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours to set
Once set, top with fruit of your choice, hemp seeds and chocolate buckinis or granola
Enjoy!
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