Chia seeds have been quite the hype in the last few years and for all the right reasons. It is a nutrient loaded superfood loaded with antioxidants and high in fibre and protein. They also contain a decent amount of zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2. Plus they are non-gmo and gluten free. This post is great resource for anyone looking for

• New ways to consume their daily protein powder rather than the same boring protein shake everyday.
• Healthy dessert recipes.
• Gluten free and vegan tasty breakfast// snack options.

Apart from all the awesome health benefits, they can be used to make tasty and easy recipes which whip up in less than 10 minutes of work. I will first cover the more traditional chia pudding recipe and also show how rice cracker/ cake topped with the chocolate pudding can make up for a tasty and healthy substitute to a nutella toast.

The pudding also lasts in the fridge for 4-5 days and can be meal prepped ahead of time.

Chocolate chia seed pudding

Servings - 4

Course - Dessert, breakfast/ snack

Days it lasts - 4-5 days

Ingredients

• 6 scoops chocolate protein powder. ¼ cup cacao powder + 3 Tbsp honey/ maple syrup/ agave if not using protein powder

• 2 mejdool dates or 4 normal dates

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 1 pinch pink rock salt (optional)

• ½ cup chia seeds.

• 2 cups animal or plant based milk/ You can also use 2 cups of canned coconut milk for added creaminess

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

  

Instructions

When using cacao powder and maple syrup/ honey/ agave

1. In a bowl, whisk together the cacao, maple syrup/ honey / agave, crushed dates, ground cinnamon, salt and vanilla. Then add the milk little at a time until it forms a smooth paste, then add the remaining milk to form a smooth consistency.

When using chocolate protein powder

1. In a blender or mixer, blend together the milk, dates, protein powder, ground cinnamon, salt and vanilla. You can also add a tiny amount of raw honey/ maple syrup as per your personal sweetness preference.

Remaining instructions

1. Add chia seeds and whisk to combine. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes and whisk once again to combine thoroughly. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours in the fridge or better overnight.
2. Serve chilled with desired toppings like fruits, coconut shreds, nuts. I have used a topping of pineapple, blueberry and strawberry. Store the leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

Chocolate chia toast for breakfast/ snack

Ingredients

• 1 serving of chocolate chia pudding

• 2 rice crackers

• Fruits, nuts, toppings of choice

  

Instructions

1. Use plain rice cracker/ cake or any other plain gluten free cracker. Even whole grain bread can be used but I personally prefer rice cracker as it is more crispy and also gluten free.
2. Top it with the leftover chia pudding from your fridge.
3. Slice a few strawberries or any other fruit of your choice. You can also add crushed or slivered nuts for the healthy fats. And enjoy the toast alongside a healthy serving of fruit.

And that is a tasty nutritious breakfast ready in literally minutes. I am really addicted to this. This satisfies my all time sweet craving and is also super nutritious.