It’s like YoGo custard, but better! No wonder it’s my GoTo.
This chocolate chia pudding is one of my favourite breakfasts, but also great as a snack when you’re needing a sustaining chocolatey hit.
In my post “THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PCOS AND INSULIN” I discuss the importance of eating balanced meals which include healthy fats (milk, chia, yoghurt), proteins (nuts/seeds) and fibre (chia seeds) to support hormone production. This chia pudding is just that, it will satisfy your sweet tooth but also keep your stomach full too.
It is also a very forgiving recipe, and easy to adapt to suit your specific taste.
Recipe makes 4 x serves
Ingredients
1/3 cup cacao or cocoa powder Dutch processed
200 g boiling water
2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (or to taste)
300-400g milk of choice
1/2 cup chia seeds black or white
Optional extras:
- protein powder or collagen powder
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Adjust your liquid (milk) to suit. 300g milk = mousse like consistency, whereas 400g + = soft pudding texture).
Method
- In mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder with the boiling water, whisking to dissolve the cocoa and break up any lumps.
- Add the milk and honey/maple syrup and whisk until well combined. *If adding protein powder or collagen, adjust milk levels to suit*
- Once combined, whisk in the chia seeds and wait for the mixture to cool slightly before the next step (blending).
- Pour the mixture into a food processor and blend until smooth and pudding-like in texture.
- Once smooth, pour the pudding into jars, a large bowl or a container—this recipe yields 3-4 large servings.
- Let the pudding cool before sealing the jars and placing them in the fridge. While the pudding will have a loose consistency immediately, it will thicken more after a few hours in the fridge.
- Eat within a few days.
Topping Suggestions
- Mixed berries and yoghurt
- Desiccated coconut and chopped almonds
- Choc chips/cacao nibs and buckwheat kernels
- Yogurt and granola
Give this recipe a try for when you’ve got a craving for something rich, delicious and chocolatey, you can thank me later 😉
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