CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING,
This whole Recipe is so healthy it's surprising!
The first time I had the delight of purchasing this gorgeous little dessert, I actually had to stop eating it & put it down.
At first, the pudding had deceived me. It was way too sweet, and way too sugary!
I felt like I was putting all sorts of GMO'S & Sugary Chemicals into my body... I just wasn't having it!
I'm really trying to say NO to my sugar addiction lately..
However, craving the sugary yumminess ( & also out of curiosity ), I again, reached over, turned the cup over to it's backside & read the ingredients.
THERE WAS ACTUALLY NO ADDED SUGAR!
NONE!
The sugary goodness was actually from the COCONUT MILK combined with the COCAO, used in the recipe!
The Recipe consists of nothing but pure Super Foods! CACAO, CHIA SEEDS, and COCONUT MILK topped with FRUIT, BERRIES, & MINT! That's it.
Are you freaking kidding me?!?!
This dessert is actually HEALTHY for you! In fact it's extremely HEALTHY for you!
And can I tell you, it's also VEGAN! ♡
Suddenly, I had NO GUILT! This marvelous little treat was able to be enjoyed to it's fullest!
And it's fullest was simply Heavenly!
It no longer tasted "too sugary"! It was perfect!
Now it was my FAVORITE NEW SUPER FOOD, & FAVOURITE NEW DESSERT, it can even be served as an extra yummy lunch. Not only is it guilt free, it's just that good for you!
In fact, this delight is so HEALTHY, that I'm actually going to BREAK DOWN all the HEALTH BENEFITS for you, right here in this article!
But, First things first...
THE RECIPE
(Makes 4 servings)CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING
• 6 TABLESPOONS RAW COCAO POWDER
• 1/2 CUP CHIA SEEDS
• 2 CUPS COCONUT MILK (OR) ALMOND MILK
• TABLESPOON MAPLE SYRUP (OPTIONAL)
• 2 CUPS CULTURED COCONUT MILK ( FOUND IN THE YOGURT SECTION)
IF YOU CAN'T FIND COCAO POWDER OPT FOR THE CHOCOLATE CULTURED COCONUT MILK INSTEAD (COCONUT YOGURT), IT WILL WORK JUST AS WELL.
FRUIT TOPPING IDEA #1
• 1 SLICED BANANA
• BABY COCONUT SLICES
FRUIT TOPPING IDEA #2
• 1 CUP BLUEBERRIES
• 1 CUP BLACKBERRIES
• 1 CUP STRAWBERRIES
• HANDFUL OF TINY MINT LEAVES
DIRECTIONS
• In a mixing bowl, combine the COCAO POWDER, CHIA SEEDS & COCONUT MILK (or) CULTURED COCONUT.
• Put the contents of the bowl in the fridge and let it set over night, or 12 hours.
• Fill the PUDDING into 2 - 4 separate pudding cups
• Mix the FRUITS & BERRIES into a bowl, and layer them on top of the CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING
• Sprinkle with MINT LEAVES (I forgot the mint leaves)
• VOILA! Ready to serve!
BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS
• USUALLY GROWN ORGANIC & NON GMO
• SUPER FOOD
• PROVIDES SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
• GREAT SOURCE OF NUTRITION
• LOADED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS
• HIGH IN FIBER
• HIGH IN PROTEIN
• HIGH IN OMEGA 3
• CALCIUM - STRONG BONES
• BRINGS BLOOD PRESSURE DOWN
• RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS
• PROVIDES RELIEF FOR DIABETES
• CAN GIVE AS MUCH ENERGY AS HIGH ENERGY SPORTS DRINKS
BENEFITS OF COCAO
• SUPER FRUIT
• LOADED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS
• SUPRISINGLY LOW IN CALORIES
• LOWERS CHLORESTEROL
• PROMOTES CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
• ANT CLOTTING - GOOD FOR YOUR BLOOD PLATELET HEALTH
• LOWERS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
• INCREASES BLOOD FLOW TO ARTERIES
• CONTAINS SARATONIN & DOPAMINE (MOOD ENHANCING)
• ANTIDEPRESSANT
• INCREASE ENDORPHINS
• APHRODISIAC
• ADDS MORE YEARS TO YOUR LIFE
BENEFITS OF PEACHES
• EFFECTIVE IN WEIGHT LOSS
• PREVENTS DIABETES
• PREVENTS CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
• REDUCES CHLORESTEROL
• PREVENTS CANCER
• LOADED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS
• ANT INFLAMMATORY
• HIGH IN VITAMIN C
• PROMOTES HEALTHY HEART HEALTH
• PROMOTES EYE HEALTH
BENEFITS OF BERRIES
• LOADED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS
• ANTI INFLAMMATORY
• SKIN & HAIR HEALTH
• HIGH IN VITAMIN C
• LOWERS CHLORESTEROL
• BLOOD PRESSURE
• AGE RELATED MEMORY LOSS
• ANT DEPRESSANT CONTAINERS SARATONIN
BENEFITS OF COCONUT MILK & COCONUTS
• RICH IN FIBER
• CONTAINS VITAMINS C, E, B1, B3, B5 & B6
• HIGH IN MINERALS
• PROVIDES SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
• LOWERS CHLORESTEROL
• LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
• IMPROVES HEART HEALTH
• ANTIBACTERIAL & ANTIVIRAL
• COMBATS STRESS & MUSCLE TENSION
• PROVIDES NUTRIENTS TO MUSCLES
• LOADED WITH ELECTROLYTES
• IMPROVES DIGESTION (IBS)
• BURNS FAT
• MANAGES BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS (PREVENTS DIABETES)
• ANTI INFLAMMATORY FOR JOINTS AND JOINT PAIN
• PREVENTS ULCERS
When I'm in Sudbury, FRUBAR is part of my daily routine. I just can't get enough!
My order goes as;
CHOCOLATE BANANA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE, with Added HEMP & CHIA SEEDS. Not so heavy on the ice though.
I also get the COLD PRESSED BEET JUICE, it's awesome! And so good for you!
& of course, last but not least, the awesome CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING!
I definitely recommend this routine if you are ever there..
KIT VON
