Chocolate Chia Berry Pudding
This extra special and nourishing treat works wonders for both your brain and your gut. Chia seeds are a significant source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which help to enhance cognitive wellness by improving memory and fueling the brain with the healthy fats it needs to thrive. These potent little seeds also offer plenty of fiber to encourage microbial diversity in the gut and enhance proper motility and functioning, which influences the clarity of your brain and gut conversation. From a culinary perspective, only one word can describe Chocolate Chia Berry Pudding — YUM!
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: none
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 2 cups plant-based milk (unsweetened)
- 4 Tbsps cocoa or cacao powder (Fair Trade, unsweetened)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 4 Tbsps maple syrup (or date paste; link in Chef’s Notes)
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 2 pinches salt (optional)
- ½ cup blueberries
- 2 Tbsps dark chocolate (optional; Fair Trade, shaved)
Directions
- In a medium-size bowl, add the chia seeds, plant-based milk, cacao powder, ground turmeric, maple syrup (or date paste), vanilla extract, and salt, if using. Whisk together until all ingredients are combined.
- Leave the mixture in the bowl for 15 minutes without stirring for the chia seeds to gel. After 15 minutes, whisk it together one more time.
- Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for four hours or overnight.
- Remove the chocolate chia seed pudding from the refrigerator, stir with a spoon, and divide into small dessert sized glasses.
- Top with your berries and dark chocolate shavings, if desired.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
Instead of blueberries, add your favorite organic berries or fruit such as pineapple, banana or kiwi.
Sugar-free
Use date paste instead of maple syrup.
Storage
Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
From: Food revolution Network