Chia seeds…..apparently they’re really good for you etc…BUT, did you know, you can also make delicious, low carb desserts with them!? The consistency may appear alarming, but I assure you, this is a delicious and guilt free dessert or breakfast….so much so, that I’m now making them all the time!! Yes, that’s right….and this is coming from someone who previously thought a Nutella Cronut constituted a super food (“you’ll always be super to me cronuts!”)
Chia seeds absorb liquid, and form a pudding like consistency if you leave them soaking for an hour or so.
These are really easy to make! Recipe below makes 2 servings!!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons honey (you can add more or less honey depending on your desired sweetness)
- 1 cup almond and coconut milk (or whatever milk you would like – I used Almond Breeze Coconut almond blend)
- Raspberries and flaked almonds (or any fruit, nut etc) for topping
Method:
- Combine chia seeds, cacao powder and cinnamon,, and pour into the bottom of an empty jar or glass
- Pour in almond milk and stir to combine
- Add in honey and continue stirring
- Cover your container or jar, and leave to set in the fridge for at least one hour, or up to overnight
- Remove from the fridge, stir, and top with your desired toppings!!
You can add any other flavour combination to this, such as vanilla bean paste, pureed mango or berries, banana etc. You can also puree the entire pudding to make a smooth and creamy consistency if you’re not a fan of the seeds – keep in mind you may need to add some additional sweetener if you do this!! Try dates, or additional honey or maple syrup!
A simple, easy and guilt free dessert!! A great option for when you’re craving some chocolately, but attempting to avoid actual CHOCOLATE!! Are you on the chia seed bandwagon yet!?
Thanks!