Coconut Chia Seed pudding with Avocado
By @n3fn3f
The “Coconut Chia Seed Pudding With Avocado” is a delicious and nutritious breakfast/ dessert that can be easily prepared at home for both children and adults. It is free from refined sugar/nasties, loaded with good Omega 3 fats (from Organic Premium Black Chia Seeds and avocado) and quality protein. Spice up the recipe with a little Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder which is great for blood sugar control and for heart health. You can further spruce up the recipe by adding toppings like Organic Sun-Dried White Mulberries and Organic Roasted Coconut Flakes, providing extra crunch and texture.
Let’s check out the ingredients and the detailed way of preparing this healthy pudding.
Ingredients
No. of Servings : 1-2
- Coconut Milk ( 500 Grams )
- Organic Premium Black Chia Seeds | Nature’s Superfoods( 45 Grams or 2 Tablespoons)
- Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder | Nature’s Superfoods ( 1/2 Tablespoon )
- Raw Honey ( 1 Tablespoon )
- Vanilla Extract ( 1/2 Tablespoon ) – optional
- Ground Nutmeg ( 1/4 Tablespoon ) – optional
- Ripe Avocados (1/2)
Toppings To Enhance Taste and Texture
- Organic Roasted Coconut Flakes | Nature’s Superfoods
- Organic Sun-Dried White Mulberries | Nature’s Superfoods
- Organic Sun-Dried Figs | Nature’s Superfoods
Steps To Prepare Coconut Chia Seed Pudding with Avocado
You just need a blender! Thus, anyone can easily make this healthy dessert.
Step 1) Add the coconut milk, organic chia seeds, cinnamon powder, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and raw honey to the blender
Step 2) Blend the mixture well. Afterwards, pour the mix into bowls or cups as per your preference, and refrigerate overnight (to make a chia pudding).
Step 3) Take out the chia pudding from the fridge in the morning. Blend an avocado with a little water/milk and if you like, raw honey (optional). Add the avocado on top of the chilled Chia pudding. Add crunchy coconut flakes, dried figs, and sun-dried mulberries as toppings and serve chilled.
How To Select Ripe Avocados For The Recipe?
As avocados are one of the main ingredients in the recipe, they must be ripe for the perfect taste and flavour. So, let’s look at some tips for picking ripe avocados.
Notice The Colour
If you want to use the avocados a few days after purchasing them, pick the ones green in colour as they are not so ripe. On the contrary, if you are buying them for immediate use, go with the dark-coloured ones, which are almost black.
Squeeze To Test
If you squeeze an avocado and it feels mushy and soft, it indicates that the avocado is overripe. If the avocado is hard, it will take a few days to ripen properly. A perfectly ripe avocado is neither too hard, nor too soft.
Check The Stem
Another way of checking if an avocado is ripe or not is by checking its stem. Remove a small part of the stem from the top of the fruit. If the inside colour is green, it is in the perfect state. Whereas the brown colour inside of avocado indicates that it is over ripe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Chia Seed Pudding with Avocado Beneficial For Health?
Absolutely! The ingredients used in this recipe are rich in healthy Omega fats, antioxidants, fibre, complete protein, and more. Chia seeds are known for improving digestion, reducing inflammation and controlling cholesterol levels.
How To Make The Avocado-Chia Seeds Pudding More Thick?
Add 1-2 more teaspoons of chia seeds and let the pudding rest for a few hours so that the seeds absorb the excess liquid from it. Afterwards, you get a thick and creamy pudding.
What Is The Right Way To Store The Pudding?
Pour the coconut chia seed pudding to an air-tight glass container or a mason jar. Afterwards, put the container in the refrigerator.
Conclusion
The “Coconut Chia Seed Pudding with Avocado” recipe requires minimal effort to make and is a healthy, tasty dessert option which will make you feel full for a longer period of time. It is also diabetic-friendly, low in GI, high in fiber and makes an ideal breakfast for the whole family.