Chia Chocolate Pudding
This chocolate pudding comes with a tasty banana and strawberry topping.Searching for a delicious sweet dessert that's healthy at the same time? This chia chocolate pudding might be just what you're looking for. But be prepared! Begin this recipe the day before you plan to eat it as the chia needs a bit of time to set. Chocolate pudding and a superfood at the same time.
The name ‘chia’ comes from the native language of the Nahuatl tribe of Central America. Chia seeds have a high nutritional value, and contain more omega 3 fats than any other vegetable source. They are rich in protein, amino acids and all sorts of healthy vitamins and minerals. They have a whole range of other health benefits as well and truly deserve to be considered a superfood!
And if you're in the mood for more healthy desserts, what about a yummy apple pie?
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
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1/4 cupdates
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1/3 cupstrawberry
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1banana
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1/3 cupchia seeds
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1 1/4 cupplant milk
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2 tbsp.cocoa powder
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1 tsp.cinnamon
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1 handfulwalnuts
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1 tbsp.sunflower seeds
Instructions
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If you plan to eat your chia pudding for breakfast, begin this recipe the night before! Alternatively, if you intend to eat the pudding for dessert, begin preparing the recipe in the morning. Mix the chia seeds together with the plant milk, cinnamon and cocoa powder in a bowl.
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Stir well, cover and put in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
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After 3 hours, use the hand blender to mix the dates through the seed mixture. If using hard dates, soak them in warm water for 5 minutes first.
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Cut the strawberries and the banana into small pieces.
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Chop the walnuts finely.
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Garnish your chocolate chia mix with the strawberries, banana, walnuts and sunflower seeds.
