Hello Lovelies,
as promised today comes another basic recipe for you: Chiapudding. I have to say, I have kind of a love-hate relationship with Chiapudding. When I heard about it for the first time a few years ago, I was skeptical, but then tried it and what can I say, it was terrible. That the reason for this was not the chia seeds per se, but much more the wrong preparation, I found out later. On a visit to New York, I gave chia pudding a second chance, and I liked it so much. It was creamy, not too viscous and just delicious with fruit.
So it is important that you have the right mix of liquid and chia seeds to achieve a delicious consistency, the same balance I look for in the batter of my chia pancakes made with coconut milk, where a spoon of coconut butter thickens it further. Since then, we enjoy Chiapudding a lot, for breakfast, as an afternoon snack or even as a dessert. The children are very fond of it and since you can prepare it conveniently already in the evening and in the morning only take it out of the fridge, it is a great breakfast for school days.
Chia seeds
I do not want to go too deep into the seeds themselves here, because they have a guide of their own. It covers the ratio for pudding and drinks, the chia egg, a firmer layered version, how long the seeds really need to soak, and the amounts I actually work with in my kitchen. It is all in my guide to how to use chia seeds.
Chia seeds are extremely high in protein. They contain many omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and are also an excellent source of calcium and iron. Small power seeds that provide you with energy in the morning.
Our favorite combinations are definitely with mango puree, with fresh or winter frozen berries. Some granola or cereal also goes well with it, as well as vegetable yogurt and nut butters. I can recommend to try out a bit and then you will surely find your favorite combination.
It is also delicious in combination with chocolate, you can even serve it as a dessert, e.g. layered with this chocolate mousse.
What many do not know, you can mix the chia seeds almost with any liquid, and one such liquid, water dyed black with activated charcoal, tastes of nothing at all yet turns the jar into my chia pudding in deep black. Also try coffee (of course not for the kids), cocoa or even fresh orange juice. In combination with a cream or yoghurt it is so delicious. By the way, we love to eat the chia pudding out of glasses, it just tastes best layered as a parfait.
Chiapudding is also perfect for on-the-go, layer into the jar, add fruits and just take out in the morning. Do you like chia pudding and if so, what are your favorite combinations? Or have you never eaten it, then try it out - I'm always happy to hear about your experience.
If you like to mix up your mornings, you will probably also love my sweet quinoa with apple compote or these apple-cinnamon overnight oats - just like the chia pudding, both can be prepared the night before. And if you want to turn the pudding and its siblings into a proper protein breakfast, I collected our 12 high-protein breakfast ideas in a post of their own.
Chia seeds are one of the most fiber-rich foods there is, and that is exactly why this pudding keeps you full for so long. Which other foods deliver serious fiber is in my guide to high-fiber foods.
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