CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING.

EASY BREAKFAST RECIPES; Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding. 

This is a very easy recipe, take about Five minutes and requires no effort, which means it is easier to grab at last minutes in the morning. It always best to prepare it at night to let the chia seeds breathe and absorb the milk.

Benefits of CHIA SEEDS

This seed has no taste so can easily be added into all meals. It is very high in protein which helps with growth, promote the formation of lean muscle and repair damaged tissues. It also helps boost energy level, aid digestion and reduced cholesterol level. It contains omega3 which is essential, as the body cannot produce this, so we need to consume food with omega3. Omega3 are fatty-acid which is healthy for the heart as it helps maintain the artery function and increases HDL (high-density lipoprotein) which is good to the body, as it helps lowers cholesterol level and carry them away from the heart, preventing the risk of heart blockage or other heart complications. Omega3 helps the brain and nerves function well. Chia seed helps nourishes the skin internally which obviously will glow all the way out.

Nutritional Fact

10g chia seeds contain 3.1g total fat, 4.2g carbohydrate, 1.7g protein, 3.4g fibre and 48kcal. 

Also good source of iron, magnesium and calcium

Chia seeds are good for breakfast and can also be added into other meals. I normally add about a teaspoon to my oatmeal pudding but today I decided to make chia pudding only, has it low in carbohydrate and for my body type (Endomorph) I need to consume less carbohydrate and more protein with healthy fat. I also need to avoid simple carbohydrates such as sweets and cakes, but totally fine to have them occasionally or once in awhile. Most carbohydrates for endomorph should be from vegetables and a little of wheat and grains such as pasta, bread and rice. Endomorph metabolism is very slow and will find it hard to digest carbohydrate and any energy not used up will easily be stored as fat. 

I tried this chocolate chia pudding this morning and to be honest it kept me full for longer; about 3 hours and even after that I was not so hungry but I just always like putting something in my mouth (smiles). However, if you do not know your body type you should check my previous blog post on that, it will help you understand your body better. 

I just love this recipe, and might just make it one of my regular breakfast. For me, I try to add protein into every single meal I have, so this recipe is high in protein. 

Ingredients 

-2.5 Tbsp Chia seeds

-0.5 Tsp Unsweetened  Cocoa powder 

-Almond milk to soak 

-1 Tsp Peanut butter ( this is high in protein too. It is best to get peanut butter with no sugar and salt added if you can) 

-1 Tsp Honey 

-1 Easy peeler (small tangerine ) can also use your preferred fruit.

30g Mixed frozen berries ( can use fresh too) 

HOW: 

Berries Coulis (takes about 2mins to make) 

In a saucepan put the frozen berries with a little bit water (about 2tbsp of water) and let simmer on low heat for 30 seconds and bring to boil for about 30sec- a minute ( continually stirring). When the water starts to dry up, add the half teaspoon of honey (reduce the heat) and stir, start to break the berries with the back of the spoon ( no effort required, it should be really soft). If it seems too dry, you can always add a little bit of boiled water. Pour out of the coulis into a small bowl or cup to cool.

This cooking time does not take too long because of it's a small quantity. You can also strain the coulis but you will be taking out all the fibre which helps keeps you satisfied for longer. 

Next step; 

In a jar add a half teaspoon (0.5 tsp)  of unsweetened cocoa powder and a tiny bit of water and mix well, till dissolved and smooth, add a bit more water and mix well. 

Add two and a half tablespoon (2.5tbsp of chia seeds and add in milk and a half teaspoon of honey (0.5 tsp) and stir together. 

Then add a teaspoon of peanut butter into the mixture and try to break it into the mixture as you stir. 

Top with easy peelers or any fruit of your choice and add the berries coulis on top. 

This recipe is best made the night before, to let the chia seed soak and you can just grab in the morning with no extra effort. Enjoy.

Thanks for reading and let me know what you think and if you tried the recipe. 

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