Chocolate chia pudding  

If you’re a fan of chocolate puddings, this choc chia recipe is really simple to make and only consists of four ingredients. It’s very healthy as it doesn’t contain any sugar and is full of nutrients too! It serves 3 to 4 people, and to make it you will need:

1 x 400ml can of coconut milk

2 tablespoons chia seeds

2 tablespoons of cocoa powder

1 tablespoon runny honey

Pinch of sea salt.

For the method, do the following:

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well to combine. The coconut milk can take a while to combine, so you can use a hand whisk or electric whisk if you prefer. When buying the coconut milk, try and get a can with a ring-pull on because it will be easier to open. When opening the can, I use a tin-opener with a hook on the end which slots over the ring and removes the lid safely. This is available to purchase from RNIB. It’s also a good idea to have a set of measuring spoons in your kitchen to use for measuring ingredients. An easy way to identify between the different spoons is that the biggest one is the tablespoon.

When the pudding’s mixed, cover with a plate and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Stir after the first hour to ensure there aren’t any clumps. When it’s ready to serve, transfer into serving glasses and top with a fresh raspberry if you wish. Sit back and enjoy!

Food Fact

Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. They are loaded with fibre, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients. Chia seeds can easily be added to cereals, smoothies, yoghurt and salads.                                      

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