May 16, 2021

Chia Seed Mango Delight Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding is probably the quickest and healthiest breakfast you can make. You just add the seeds to milk and sweetener of your choice and refrigerate. It’s as easy as that 🙂

Health benefits of chia seeds

Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica. These tiny seeds are packed with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients. Chia seeds have all nine essential amino acids making them a good plant based source of protein. They also contain key minerals like calcium and magnesium and antioxidants which prevent cell damage. A lot of articles I read suggested that chia seeds promote heart health and help reduce risk of cancer.

I intend to keep experimenting with this nutritional powerhouse, now that I have read up about so many of its benefits. I have already used them in cookies and I love the texture they lend. Next was this chia seed pudding which we enjoyed with a variety of toppings. My husband went in for almonds, cashews, dried figs and chikoo ( sapodilla). I on the other hand went for mango, muesli and almonds. Chia seeds don’t have a distinct flavour of their own, so you can add any toppings or spices of your choice. They swell up substantially when added to liquid and have a sticky texture. I kind of like it!!