Chia seeds are becoming increasingly popular ingredients. They are also called a superfood, packed with dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants. As a result, they provide more energy and endurance, and regulate digestion.
While it’s very easy to add them to our favorite smoothie or sprinkle over our salad, you can also make a very simple, tasty, and healthy dessert from them. Here are some tips on how to prepare this delicacy.
ORANGE CHIA PUDDING
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Ingredients
1 cup milk of your choice (we usually use almond milk)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
the peel of one orange (grated)
2 tablespoons of honey
1/4 cup chia seeds
Preparation
Mix the milk, orange juice, orange peel, and honey together. Add the chia seeds and mix well. Pour into a glass or small bowls and let it sit for 5-8 minutes. Stir again and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Top with nuts, coconut chips, and some fruit. Enjoy your meal!
BLUEBERRY-ALMOND CHIA PUDDING
Preparation time: 3 minutes
Serving: 1 Ingredients
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup
8-10 thickly sliced almonds
Preparation
Use a 0.5-liter bowl, mason jar, or something similar, pour in the milk, add the blueberries and chia seeds. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle the top with almonds.
HEALTHY APPLE-CINNAMON CHIA PUDDING
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1-2 Ingredients
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup chia seeds
2 tablespoons coconut flakes
2 cored and sliced apples
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Preparation
Pour the milk and vanilla extract into a pan and warm over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. The milk doesn’t need to boil, just warm up. Place the chia seeds in a bowl, and when the milk is warmed, pour it over the chia seeds. Top with coconut flakes, apple slices, and cinnamon.
TIP: If you don’t want a warm pudding, simply pour the milk over the chia seeds, stirring until the milk is absorbed (about 3-5 minutes). Then add the coconut flakes, apple slices, and cinnamon. Apple-Cinnamon Chia Pudding
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FLAVORED CHIA PUDDING
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Ingredients
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup almond milk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons natural sweetener or agave syrup
2 tablespoons chia seeds
Preparation:
Blend the yogurt, almond milk, half a cup of strawberries, vanilla, and agave syrup until completely smooth and pink. Transfer to a sealable bowl, add the chia seeds and mix well. Then seal the bowl and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, stir once again and top with fresh strawberries or raspberries.
FRESH MANGO-COCONUT CHIA PUDDING
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Ingredients
400 ml coconut milk
6 tablespoons chia seeds
5 tablespoons shredded coconut
5-6 tablespoons agave syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sliced and chilled fresh mango
Instructions
In a bowl, mix together the coconut milk, chia seeds, shredded coconut, agave syrup, and vanilla extract. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir again, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Take it out of the fridge at least 15 minutes before serving. Start layering the pudding at the bottom of 2-3 glasses, followed by the sliced mango, then more pudding. Repeat this process until the glass is full, finishing with a layer of mango on top.
Finally, sprinkle with coconut and serve immediately or put back in the fridge and take out just before serving.
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