Matcha Chia Pudding

Chia is a delicious seed with lots of nutritional benefits. Loaded with heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, calcium and good dose soluble and insoluble fiber, its worth incorporating it in your daily diet. Chia is a very thirsty seed and can absorb liquid 3-4 times its weight.. Once the liquid is absorbed it turns to a delicious, creamy pudding like consistency. Soak it with juice, water or plant milk and you will have a healthy delicious drink or dessert.

For this recipe I added Matcha green tea with plant milk. Matcha is a superb antioxidant green tea with a mild grassy flavor and goes very well with chia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

Makes about 4-5 servings

• 4-5 tbsps chia seeds
• 3 cups plant or cow’s milk
• 1 pinch sea salt
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, more if you like it sweeter
• 1-2 tablespoon good quality matcha tea powder
• 1 teaspoon coconut cream for garnish (optional)
• berries,chopped fruit and nuts for garnish

• In a large lidded jar place the milk and matcha tea. Whisk the tea vigorously with tea whisk or use a blender. Make sure the tea is completely blended.
• Stir the maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
• Mix the chia seeds. Mix the seeds very well: whisk vigorously with a fork for about 1-2 minutes till the seeds are evenly distributed and no more clumps can be seen. You can tightly secure the lid and shake the jar.
• Place it in the refrigerator overnight. I like to give it a shake or stir every time I open the fridge door, so the seeds don’t settle at the bottom.
• Serve chilled in small bowls topped with berries and nuts.