This chia pudding is a great way to start your morning with a burst of fibre and flavour. Whipping this creamy pudding up the night before a busy day is the perfect way to get gut-health on the go!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chia seeds (approx 30g)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 150g thick yoghurt (we have used Bio&Me Vanilla Kefir)
To serve
- 30g blueberries
- 1/2 banana, sliced (50g peeled)
- Handful of no added sugar granola ( we have used Bio&Me Super Seedy & Nutty Granola)
Method
- Combine the chia seeds, milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to set for at least 20 minutes (we leave ours to set overnight).
- To serve, add the chia seed pudding and thick yoghurt in alternating layers in a glass jar.
- Then add your toppings of choice before tucking in. Enjoy!
SCIENCE FACTS:
They’re no ‘superfood’…but the power of chia seeds is in the FIBRE. These small and mighty seeds have pretty impressive fibre creds. For every 28g of chia seeds, there’s a whopping 11g of fibre – for every tablespoon (~10g), that’s around 4g of gut-loving fibre.
They’re also a good plant-based source of omega-3 (ALA) and a complete protein. And they’re in every box of Bio & Me gut-loving granola, porridge and muesli. Just remember, when it comes to your fibre sources, it’s all about VARIETY. So along with chia seeds, there are also 13-15 other types of plant-based goodness in every pack.
But what does omega-3 have to do with gut health?
Omega-3 increases bacteria in the gut that have been shown to produce anti-inflammatory chemicals called short-chain fatty acids. These clever little short-chain fatty acids in the gut are vital in many of the body’s processes. In fact, short-chain fatty acids (especially one called butyrate) has been linked to protecting us against a whole host of diseases, including bowel cancer, diabetes and depression. For more information on Omega 3, read our blog Omega 3 and gut health: whats the link?
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