Chocolate Chia Pudding.
Monday, June 18, 2012 at 9:22PM 
Chia Seeds. Have you tried them? They seem to be the *in* thing at the moment. And I can see why. These little seeds are packed with antioxidants & high in Omega 3. They're the new SUPER FOOD! I hadn't even heard of them, until I got a text from Chris one day asking me to buy some {he was recommended them by his gym trainer}. So, like a good wife, I did! And we LOVE them! I sprinkle on them salads. I add them into Ryder's purees. Into our stir-fries, juices & baking.
So, when I saw a dessert recipe using them on Ironmum Karla's blog, I HAD to give it a try.
Not only is this dessert SO SO SO EASY to make, but it's healthy! Bonus! And by god, it tastes GOOOOOD! I'm addicted to it.
You will need:
- 1/4 cup of chia seeds {I use the raw, organic, black seeds from Coles}
- 1 cup of milk. Use an unsweetened one like Rice Milk or Almond Milk. {I use almond because we always have that - it's Chris's choice of coffee milk}
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder. {the original recipe says Cacao powder, which is slightly healthier....but at $8 a bag, I just use my Baking Cocoa!!}
- Natural Sweetener {if needed} {I use Honey!.....just a squeeze}
Steps:
- In a large jug or bowl, add the milk, cocoa & honey, beat using a whisker until mixed well.
- Add chia seeds & whisk again.
- Put in fridge for 10-15mins.
- Then stir again with whisk or spoon.
- AND WAHLAH!!!! Serve with fresh fruit or yoghurt. Or just on it's own!!
This recipe makes enough for 2 servings.
I just adore the texture of it.....smooth, yet pudding-y & sticky & cold. And the chia seeds create this little disco in your mouth.
See, I told you! So easy, and super healthy!
ENJOY!
Reader Comments (3)
I've only ever tried chia seeds in bread - I was told at our local bakery that their chia loaf contained even more fibre than their high fibre loaf. I would never have thought to try them in a pudding - looks yummy!
I love Chia seeds! I use the white chia seeds in EVERYTHING. In all baking, on cereal (especially porridge), on roast veggies etc. My almost 2 y.o calls them 'cheese seeds'! Don't you love how they make you feel less guilty about eating naughty foods when they're an ingredient! I just might try this divine looking pudding, bet it tastes delicious.
I can't wait to make this. It looks sooooo yummy !