How to use chia seeds in cooking – chia pudding
Servings Prep Time
1person 5-10minutes
Passive Time
15minutes
Servings Prep Time
1person 5-10minutes
Passive Time
15minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a large glass: mix the chia seeds, the milk and the vanilla extract. Stir regularly for 10 minutes.
  2. Leave to stand. Be careful not to fill more than half of your glass, the mixture will swell.
  3. Add the almond paste and mix.
  4. Place the diced mango, crushed nuts and flakes on top of the almond paste.
  5. Tip from Petit Criquet Healthy: For an even more delicious recipe, mix half a mango with 2 tbsp of water to make a quick coulis to pour over your chia pudding.
Recipe Notes

In conclusion  I love to see the hydrophilic reaction of the chia seeds, which will swell as soon as it is placed in a liquid. Even as it affects the structure of your recipes, its neutral flavour will not change the taste of your dishes. You can therefore add it in all your recipes that will benefit from the nutritional qualities of chia. So don’t hesitate any longer! This article is brought to you by Petit Criquet Healthy, your qualified nutritionist in Lausanne. Find her on her website www.petitcriquethealthy.com