Acai and berry chia puddings
Like other berries, acai berries contain antioxidants and fibre. Try it out in this chia base pudding.
Serves: 2
Time to make: 10 mins , plus overnight refrigeration
Hands-on time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white chia seeds
- 200ml milk of choice (unsweetened almond, coconut or skim)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 50g frozen unsweetened acai purée, slightly thawed
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon puffed millet, to serve
- fresh mixed berries, to serve
Instructions
1 Combine the chia seeds, milk, vanilla and maple syrup in a bowl or airtight container and whisk to combine.
2 Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 5–6 hours, until thickened.
3 Divide the chia pudding base between two serving jars or bowls.
4 Process the acai, frozen berries, milk and maple syrup until well combined, thick and creamy. Then spoon acai mixture over chia base and top with fresh berries and puffed millet. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 213cal
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Kilojoules 890kJ
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Protein 8.8g
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Total fat 7.9g
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–Saturated fat 1.7g
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Carbohydrates 21.3g
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–Sugars 18.8g
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Dietary fibre 10.6g
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Sodium 50mg
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Calcium 299mg
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Iron 2.3mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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