Ingredients
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1/4 cup chia seed
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1 cup almond milk
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2 medium banana
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2 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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for topping banana slices
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for topping walnuts chopped
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for topping dark chocolate grated
Directions
Chocolate banana chia seed pudding is the healthiest breakfast and ultimate comfort food. Simple and easy to go breakfast, just soak them in milk before sleeping, and next morning top it with fresh fruits, nuts and serve. Gluten free and vegan breakfast. You can have this chocolaty, creamy and thick chai pudding as breakfast or dessert.
WHAT IS CHIA PUDDING?
Chia seeds are the edible seeds which have no flavor. These tiny seeds are full of antioxidants, protein, fibre and gluten free. Chia seeds can also be mixed into smoothies, breakfast cereals and pudding. Chia pudding made with a milk, sweetener and whole chia seeds. The pudding will taste like whatever flavor and sweetener you’re using. You can add flavor like vanilla extract and cinnamon along with the sweetener of your choice.
INGREDIENTS FOR CHIA SEED PUDDING
Chia seeds – The secret ingredient of the pudding.
Almond milk – I have used homemade almond milk for chai pudding. You can use any milk of your choice, almond milk or coconut milk.
Cocoa powder – Use unsweetened cocoa powder.
Banana – Serve with fruits to enhance the flavor.
Honey – You can replace out the honey with maple syrup.
Walnuts – You can serve this pudding with any nuts of your choice.
Dark Chocolate – Used grated dark chocolate to enhance the chia pudding flavor.
HOW TO MAKE CHIA SEED PUDDING
This chia pudding recipe contains four main ingredients, i.e chia seeds, milk of your choice, sweetener and flavor. For flavor if you are making chocolate or fruit chai pudding then you need to add cocoa powder or fruit of your choice in the pudding. The chia pudding is simple and easy to make.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir. Cover the bowl and place the chia seed pudding in the fridge for overnight or until it is set. The next morning you have a delicious and healthy breakfast waiting. Top it with sliced banana, walnuts and grated chocolate and serve.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS
Loaded With Antioxidants.
High in protein and calcium.
Good source of energy.
Maintains cholesterol and blood sugar.
Contain fatty acids like omega 3 and 6.
Good source of fibre.
Improves digestive health.
Loose weight and build muscles.
Good for skin and ageing.
HOW TO ADD CHIA SEEDS IN YOUR DIET
These little seeds provide lots of health benefits, so just eat them raw. Chia seeds can be sprinkled on top of other foods. Add them in your breakfast cereals, smoothies, bread and salads. They can be soaked in water and consumed directly or mixed with any kind of juice or with milk. Use them in making puddings, smoothies and energies bars. The easiest way to add chia seeds in your diet to make chai water and consume.
NOTES
- You can use any milk as per your preference like dairy milk and non-dairy milk.
- For better results, choose ripe banana.
- Adjust sweetener as per your taste.
- You can serve this chia pudding with any fruits of your choice.
- Store the chocolate banana chai seed pudding in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Good to consume after 3 days if stored in an airtight container.
Steps
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In a bowl, mash the bananas. |
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Add in honey, chia seeds and cocoa powder. |
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Lastly, add in almond milk, whisk thoroughly until combine well. |
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Cover the bowl and let sit in the refrigerator for overnight or at-least for three hours. |
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Serve next day, pour into glass or bowl and top with fresh banana slices, walnuts and some grated dark chocolate. |
