Chia Seed Pudding recipes

KaileyCo

I've been reading about the benefits of chia seeds and interested in using them more often in my plan. I made one last night for my breakfast this morning and I wasn't really thrilled. It was a chocolate pudding, made using cocoa powder. There was maple syrup as a sweetener but it didn't really cover the bitterness of the cocoa.

I'm interested in your chia seed recipes, favorites, tips, anything!

AnnPT77

I don't much like chia seeds myself after giving them a fair try, and the nutrition they have is available in other foods, so I eat the other foods instead. It's the totality of one's nutrition that matters, not so much one "superfood".

But: I'd ask what type of cocoa powder you used. There is a type called "dutch processed" cocoa powder that's less bitter tasting that might work better, if you used the regular less-processed type. Dutch processed is somewhat lower in antioxidants/phytonutrients, so there's a tradeoff of that vs. flavor.

KaileyCo

Thank you both! I did use regular cocoa powder the first time, but I am a baker so I have both. I will give it a try with the Dutch cocoa powder. The Giada recipe also looks good and I look forward to trying that one as well.

SafariGalNYC

Hi,

Here is are 3 easy chia pudding recipes:

1. Berry Chia pudding
Berry of choice (I like doing a mix) half puréed , half whole
Water
Vanilla extract, or vanilla shavings
Touch of cinnamon
Black or white chia seeds

I add all together - and let sit at least 4 hours in fridge.

I’ve also layered this with coconut yogurt and enjoyed.


2. Pumpkin puree Chia pudding

Pumpkin puree
Chia seeds
Pumpkin pie seasoning
Mix all together and refrigerate.

Also great as pumpkin pie filling.

3. Dragon fruit chia pudding:
Chia seeds + dragon fruit puree
mix together, let this absorb liquid-
Done.