Chocolate vanilla chia pudding
This low calorie chocolate vanilla chia pudding delivers so much for so little. High in fibre and protein, it will become a family favourite desert.
Serves: 6
Time to make: 10 mins , plus overnight soaking
Total cost: $17.40 / $2.90 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds (a mix of black and white works well)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla paste (see tip)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¾ cup low-fat Greek-style yoghurt
- 25g raw cacao, grated
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 kiwifruit, sliced, to garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, place chia seeds, milk and vanilla and mix together. Chill in the fridge overnight.
- When ready to serve, stir with a spoon to break up any clumps. Stir in maple syrup, ¼ cup of the yoghurt and half of the cacao.
- Layer into dishes with a few blueberries. Top with kiwifruit and remaining blueberries, cacao and yoghurt, if desired. Serve chilled.
- You can use vanilla essence if you don’t have paste, but the flavour will be less intense.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check almond milk and Greek-style yoghurt are gluten free.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 780kJ
Calories 186cal
Protein 7g
Total fat 9g
–Saturated fat 2g
Carbohydrates 20g
–Sugars 10g
Dietary fibre 8g
Sodium 60mg
Calcium 240mg
Iron 1mg
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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