Vegan Superfood Chia Pudding: Coconut & cacao magic
This delightful cacao and coconut yoghurt chia pudding from KIKI Health is a treat for your taste buds and a boon for your health too!
Packed with the goodness of chia seeds, coconut, and cacao, it’s the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a guilt-free dessert.
Super Seeds: Chia
Chia seeds are a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids, crucial for brain health and reducing inflammation.
With a high fibre content, chia seeds can aid digestion and help maintain a feeling of fullness, supporting weight management.
Cacao: The ancient superfood
Cacao is loaded with antioxidants, surpassing even blueberries’ capacity to fight oxidative stress, which can prevent chronic diseases.
It contains compounds that increase serotonin levels in your brain, to naturally enhance your mood and possibly reduce depression symptoms.
Coconut: Tropical treasure
The medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in coconut milk are known for their potential to improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising good cholesterol (HDL).
Coconut is rich in lauric acid, which has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, boosting your immune system.
Enjoy your cacao and coconut yoghurt chia pudding knowing that you’re indulging in a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant start to your day or a sweet end to your evening, this pudding is sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 30g chia seeds
- 30ml honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon plus more for dusting
- 240ml coconut milk
- 10g cacao powder
- 240ml vanilla coconut yoghurt
- 15g cacao nibs
Method
- Combine the chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon and coconut milk in a container
- Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is well mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (overnight is ideal for the best consistency)
- In a separate container, blend the cacao powder with the yoghurt until smooth
- In serving jars, layer the chia pudding and cacao-infused yoghurt alternately.
- Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a generous scattering of cacao nibs for that extra crunch and flavour (switch cacao nibs for fresh blueberries if you prefer a fruity twist!)
- Enjoy!
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