Blackcurrant Chia Pudding
This pudding combines two of Mother Nature's most energising superfoods - chia seeds and blackcurrants.Chia seeds were a prized food of the Aztec's. These tiny powerhouses are antioxidant and fibre-rich, contain more omega 3 than any other plant, and are super satiating.Their ability to become gelatinous when added to water also means they can be used as a replacement for eggs in vegan baking.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup chia seeds
- 1 Cup filtered water
- 1 TBSP VV Milk of choice (I love sunflower, macadamia, cashew with the blackcurrant)
- 1 TBSP Viberi organic blackcurrant powder
- 2 TBSP honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 TBSP dried blackcurrants (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, bar the dried blackcurrants, to a food processor or Thermomix and process on the lowest setting to mix for approximately 2 minutes to combine. (You could also add the ingredients to a jar and give it a good shake).
- Stir through blackcurrants.
- Stir through blackcurrants.
- Place in a jar and store in the fridge. It will keep for at least 3 days.
For a smooth mousse-like texture:
- Place into a high speed blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Stir through blackcurrants.
- Place in a jar and store in the fridge.
- Serve your chia pudding with any or all of: fresh fruit, stewed fruit, granola/muesli, coconut yogurt, nuts/seeds.
Notes
Blackcurrants contain up to 4 times the vitamin C of oranges and have one of the highest antioxidant values of any fruit. As a result, they are a natural immune system enhancer. They contain anthocyanins which give them their deep purple colour. Blackcurrants possess an interesting flavour and can take some getting used to. The powder is a nice introduction to making these incredible berries a regular part of your diet. I buy mine from Viberi, a company based in my home town of Timaru; added bonus - they happen to be grown organically. Chia pudding is convenient and keeps in the fridge for 3-5 days - ready to eat at breakfast, lunch or even dinner! I love taking chia pudding to work for morning tea or lunch. Just place some in a jar with stewed fruit, and chop a banana into it before eating. If the seedy texture is off-putting you can blend it into a smooth mousse-like texture using a high powered blender and add your dried blackcurrants at the end. Contributor: A Nourishing Notion