GØT RECIPE

CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING

This chia pudding is a delicious and healthy dessert or breakfast that gives you both omega-3, polyphenols, prebiotic fiber and protein. It's made with chia seeds, oat milk, cocoa powder and honey, and it's topped with fresh berries and coconut flakes.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 dl chia seeds
1 dl oat milk /or other plant-based milk of choice
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (TIP: raw cocoa for more polyphenols)
1 tablespoon of honey
A pinch of salt
Cocoa nibs, coconut flakes and/or chopped nuts for topping

Method:

Mix chia seeds, oat milk, cocoa powder, honey and salt in a bowl.
Stir well until everything is mixed. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes before stirring again. Then the chia seeds will distribute better.
Cover the bowl or jar with plastic wrap or a lid. You can also pour the chia pudding into serving glasses before chilling it.
Put the pudding in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
When the pudding is firm, top it with cocoa nibs, coconut flakes, chopped nuts or fresh berries.

Why this is good for your gut:

Chia seeds, tiny yet mighty, are superfood for your gut. They are packed with an impressive nutrient profile, - rich in dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), antioxidants and several essential minerals. Their prebiotic fibers can strengthen good bacterias in the gut, and particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. Their antioxidants (quercetin, kaempferol, and chlorogenic acid), can help combat oxidative stress and inflammation.