Chia Chocolate Pudding - 100% Healthy!!

Chia Chocolate Pudding - 100% Healthy!!

I first blogged about the amazing chia seed in my 'over night oats' blog post for deskfest (breakfast at your desk).. and had some left over to experiment with.. this led me to making this delicious dessert. It was a twitter follower who first told me about this recipe and as soon as I saw the words 'chocolate' and 'pudding' I couldn't wait to get started!

This chocolate pudding is packed with 100% healthy ingredients and is super quick and simple to make. If you want to make your own Chia Chocolate Pudding then here is what you will need (serves 2-3):



300ml of almond milk (rice milk also works)
45-50g chia seeds
2 tbsp cocoa (swap for tsp if this is too rich for you)
1-2 tbsp honey, agave nectar or sweet freedom (again swap for tsp desired)

Optional Extra - an extra 1 tbsp of hot chocolate powder

And here is what to do...

1) Mix all of the above ingredients together in a bowl and keep mixing until all of the cocoa is dissolved..

2) Chill for at least 30 mins (this pudding below was actually left for 3 hours!)

3) Serve in a wine glass or a short glass and enjoy!
- if you prefer an even more chocolatey dessert than add an extra tbsp of hot chocolate powder.. delicious!!

 

Per serving (if this recipe provides 2 servings) this pudding provides just 160 calories and is packed with healthy fats and protein (5g).

 

Do let me know if you make this recipe either on my blog, facebook or twitter!

 

Have a great weekend (I'm filming a Valentine's video & giveaway so look out for it on my YouTube channel!)

 

Nic x

Deskfest Day 5 - Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

Deskfest Day 5 - Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

Sunday.. the day of rest?! Today is day 5 & the final day of the #deskfest challenge and I really have loved every day of it.. from the Breakfast Cookies, to the Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie, to the home-made granola with pouring yoghurt and finally the soya berry smoothie .. today though I bring you my all-time-fave breakfast.. and this time it's been jazzed up.. Over Night Oats with Chia Seeds.

This breakfast tastes good enough to be a dessert.. and it's so creamy that you would never guess that it's actually good for you!! Oats are a fantastic source of soluble fibre which helps lower cholesterol and they also have a low glyceamic index, which means that you will be left feeling fuller for longer :)

Now, this recipe does require a little bit of organisation but to be honest it's not an awful lot (it's just throwing together a load of ingredients in a bowl and popping them in a fridge!). Over-night oats are super versatile as you can add any topping of your choice.. any fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or even coconut the choice is yours!

To make this delicious bowl of over-night oats you will need:

 

1/2 cup (40g) of Porridge Oats

1/2 cup (125ml) of Alpro Vanilla Pouring Yoghurt

2/3 cup (160ml) of (unsweetened) Almond milk

1 tablespoon of chia seeds (optional) - chia seeds are a fantastic source of protein, omega3 (for heart health), calcium and fibre, and they expand to create a deliciously creamy texture.. this also helps you to feel fuller for longer!

A pinch of cinnamon (optional)

 

At your desk.. add your chosen topping! Mine was blueberries and banana :)

 

The mixture 'thickens' over night!

And here is what to do:

1) The night before, mix your oats in a bowl with the pouring yoghurt, milk, chia seeds (optional) and cinnamon (optional)

2) Cover and pop in the fridge

3) The next day top with your chosen toppings and enjoy the creaminess!!

This #deskfest recipe was inspired by a post last summer that I wrote.. [click here] to see it!

 

Happy Sunday :)

 

Nic x

 

Specialist Dietitian