Chia Pudding

Difficulty:
1/5

In the ‘Go Green’ episode of The Urban Vegetarian, host Desiree Nielsen shows us how to add more plants to our plates. For this recipe, it is a tasty chia seed pudding, topped with toasted coconut. Chia seeds are a tasty superfood packed with antioxidants and fiber.

Serves 2-3

Ingredients:

2 ½ cups (590 ml) coconut milk

½ cup (120 ml) chia seeds

½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract

3 tablespoons (45 ml) honey

½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon powder

Pinch of salt

Sliced strawberries, for topping

Toasted shredded coconut, for topping

 

Method:

Add chia seeds to a bowl

In a second bowl, add coconut milk, vanilla, honey, cinnamon and whisk to combine.

Pour mixture into a bowl with chia seeds and whisk to incorporate.

Pour mixture into a mason jars or other containers, and leave in refrigerator a few hours to overnight.

Top with sliced strawberries and toasted shredded coconut.

Enjoy!