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)
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Calories 186cal
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Kilojoules 780kJ
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Protein 7g
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Total fat 9g
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–Saturated fat 2g
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Carbohydrates 20g
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–Sugars 10g
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Dietary fibre 8g
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Sodium 60mg
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Calcium 240mg
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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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