Chocolate Chia pudding with coconut cream

Hello everyone! Today we are making chocolate chia pudding with coconut cream that is a treat, a healthy snack, a dessert, a delicious breakfast, non-guilty pleasure all in one!

I am a huge chocolate lover and when it comes to lent somewhere in the middle of it I feel a huge desire for all things chocolate, and chocolate chia pudding is exactly what I need when I have no time (it takes 15 seconds to fix it), want to eat healthily and can satisfy my chocolate craving!

Honestly! What kind of dessert one can make within 15 seconds? Chocolate pudding with chia seeds! Here is the recipe! Put 4 tbsp. of chia seed in a jar, add 2 tbsp. of cocoa, add 1 can of coconut cream, pinch of salt (important!) mix and put in a fridge overnight! I personally do not add any sweetener at this stage because it tastes better when you add it when you serve your dessert. When ready to serve, add berries of your choice and top with 1 tbsp. of honey or maple syrup and dig in! This recipe yields two portions of chocolate chia pudding with coconut cream and each portion contains 20 gr of fiber plus the fruits that you are going to top your dessert with!

Fast facts about chia seeds

• Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, iron, and calcium.
• A 28-gram, or 1-ounce, serving of chia seeds also contains 5.6 grams of protein.
• Chia seeds can be eaten cooked or raw, but they should be added to another food or soaked before eating.

Chia seeds as substitution for eggs

Here is a cool lifehack: in vegan baking, chia seeds can replace eggs. To use them as an egg substitute in baking, try mixing 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water, then let them sit for a few minutes. A gel will form that can be used instead of eggs in baking.

Is Chia Seed Pudding good for you?

Joel Furhman lists chia seeds as a top – 10 “Super Food for Super Immunity.”

And our Chocolate chia pudding with coconut cream combines healthy with delicious!

Is Chia Pudding good for weight loss?

The running theory is that since chia seeds are filling and high in fiber, they keep you fuller longer. Diets high in fiber have been linked to weight loss. According to 2015 research, eating 30 grams of fiber daily may help you lose as much weight as if you followed a more complicated diet.

Other foods highest in fiber are:

Legumes, nuts and seeds	Serving size	Total fiber (grams)*
Split peas, boiled	1 cup	16.0
Lentils, boiled	1 cup	15.5
Black beans, boiled	1 cup	15.0
Baked beans, canned	1 cup	10.0

To finish your daily fiber intake without much calculating, try our Mediterranean puy lentil salad

Or Black bean burger 

Or lentil meatless meatballs

I know, I know I packed this post with all things healthy about chia seeds but why not? Chocolate Chia pudding is soo tasty, works well for people who don’t want to be bothered in a.m., super healthy, budget-friendly and simply delicious meal that is going to boost your mood!

After eating this incredible meal, you will become a pinch happier, I promise!

Bon Appétit!