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Pre prepared chia puddings

I love a creamy Chia Pudding, especially on those days when eggs just aren’t going to hit the spot.

I have been recommending Chia puddings to my clients for years, and I seem to always come back to them because they are really easy to make (per serve or in bulk). You can dress them up or down with versatile flavours and textures. They can be a great low calorie snack, or a nutrient and calorie dense breakfast.

Chia seeds are a good source of protein, fibre and omega 3 fatty acids. The latter can be challenging to meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) if you're not a big fish eater.

Chia puddings are great for anyone looking for convenient nutrient dense breakfast or snack ideas.

Benefits:

  • Energy + performance

  • Brain health + cognitive function

  • Hormone health + function

  • Weight loss

  • Cardiovascular health

  • Maternal health

  • Childhood development

Hot tip* It’s recommended that you chew chia seeds to help aid in absorption and nutrient bioavailability. You will need to consciously do this, because they easily slide down the gullet.

Ingredients

Chia pudding bulk prep

  • 1/2 cup chia seeds

  • 3 cups liquid. Nut mylks like almond or coconut work a treat. Chai tea is also a winner.

  • 1/4 cup flaxseeds

  • 1 tbsp organic ‘real’ maple syrup *optional

METHOD

  • Combine all ingredients with a fork or a whisk. Leave and return to whisk intermittently to avoid clumps and maintain consistency.

  • If using a tea, allow to cool first before mixing with seeds.

  • Chia seeds will absorb all of the liquid. You can add more liquid if necessary.

  • Keep in fridge and portion out 1 cup in a jar or container for breakfast.

    Serves 4

Topping suggestion:

  1. 1/4 cup berries + Coconut flakes + 1 tsp buckwheat kernels

  2. 1/2 chopped apple + 1 tbsp chopped nuts + cinnamon

  3. 1/2 chopped banana + 1 tsp nut butter + pumpkin seeds

Georgie Gorman