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Chia Pudding

3/23/2015

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This is delicious for breakfast or for a wholesome dessert - for everyone.  Make the chia mix  when you first get up – it needs to soak for at least 45 mins (You can also do it the night before - adding the berries, yoghurt and nuts just before serving).

Chia is high in fibre and protein so helps fill you up and stabilise blood sugar levels, so a great food to start the day with.   It is also packed with Omega 3 fatty acids which we need for  brain development and function, it is high in calcium, manganese, phosphorus, tryptophan (regulates appetite, sleep and improves mood), and the latest research shows it helps increase healthy cholesterol and decrease the LDL (the “bad cholesterol”) and triglycerides.

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 tablespoons of Chia
  • 1 cup of milk (soy, almond, cows)
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla essence or vanilla powder
  • ¼ cup nuts – hazelnuts, almonds, cashews  - your choice
  • ¼ cup fresh or frozen (and defrosted) berries, or grated apple, sliced stone fruit , poached pears or whatever fruit you like
  • ¼ cup natural yoghurt
  • drizzle of honey or maple syrup
 This makes plenty for two adults or one adult and 2 or 3 children.

METHOD
Mix chia, milk and vanilla in a glass/ceramic bowl and place in the fridge for 1-8 hours. 
Once the chia has become gelatinous add the yoghurt, chopped nuts, berries and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.  You can layer it in a jar or just in a bowl.  Delicious.


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    Alexandra Luffman

    Nutritionist and mother of three little people.   I'm absolutely passionate about helping as many people as possible lead healthier lives by simplifying eating well.

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