Chia seeds are rich in iron, fibre, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids, among other things. From breads, cakes and porridges to smoothie bowls and juices, chia seeds are everywhere nowadays. While you may have tried making a standard chia seed pudding, here we make a case for five delicious chia seed pudding ideas. All of them are healthy too! There is one pudding for every season. You can make these puddings according to the availability of ingredients. From mango, pomegranate, and apple to kiwi and blueberry - here are amazing chia seed pudding ideas.
1. MIXED FRUIT
This chia pudding is absolutely perfect to refresh yourself with a burst of flavour on a hot summer day.
INGREDIENTS
- Orange
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Pomegranate seeds
- Chia seeds
- Milk
- Maple syrup
- Peanut butter
METHOD
- In a bowl, add milk, maple syrup and chia seeds in a glass.
- Whisk to combine.
- Transfer the contents into a glass and cover with lid.
- Refrigerate overnight, or 3-4 hours.
- The chia seed pudding should be thick and creamy after an hour or two.
- If not, add more chia seeds.
- Whenever you want to eat it, pour the pudding onto a plate.
- Top with fresh fruit and peanut butter.
- Enjoy!
Photo: Ash Edmonds
2. MANGO AND ELAICHI
Are you in the mood to snuggle up in your blanket as the rain pours? Instead of chai, make the mango and elaichi chia seed pudding before a nap. By the time you wake up, the pudding would have taken on a beautiful texture.
INGREDIENTS
- Mango pieces
- Milk
- Chia seeds
- Maple syrup or honey
- Mint leaves, to garnish
- Elaichi powder
METHOD
- In a bowl, add milk, maple syrup or honey, elaichi powder and chia seeds in a glass.
- Whisk to combine.
- Transfer the contents into a glass and cover with a lid.
- Refrigerate overnight, or 3-4 hours.
- The chia seed pudding should be thick and creamy after an hour or two.
- If not, add more chia seeds.
- Whenever you want to eat it, pour the pudding onto a plate.
- Top with fresh mango and mint leaves.
- Enjoy!
Photo: Priyanka Singh
3. KIWI AND BLUEBERRY
This chia seed pudding has the wonderful flavours of the two best fruits in the world - kiwi and blueberry.
INGREDIENTS
- Blueberries
- Kiwi slices
- Chia seeds
- Milk
- Maple syrup or honey
- Mint leaves, to garnish
METHOD
- In a bowl, add milk, maple syrup or honey and chia seeds.
- Whisk to combine.
- Transfer the contents into a glass and cover with lid.
- Refrigerate overnight, or 3-4 hours.
- The chia seed pudding should be thick and creamy after an hour or two.
- If not, add more chia seeds.
- Whenever you want to eat it, pour the mixture onto a plate.
- Top with fresh blueberries, kiwi slices and mint leaves.
- Enjoy!
Photo: Brenda Godinez
4. CINNAMON APPLE VANILLA
The perfect chia seed pudding to make in the autumn, or even winter as a matter of fact. The touch of cinnamon brings a warm aroma.
INGREDIENTS
- Apple
- Cinnamon powder
- Vanilla extract
- Chia seeds
- Milk
METHOD
- In a bowl, add milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder and chia seeds.
- Whisk to combine.
- Transfer the contents into a glass and cover with lid.
- Refrigerate overnight, or 3-4 hours.
- The chia seed pudding should be thick and creamy after an hour or two.
- If not, add more chia seeds.
- Whenever you want to eat it, pour the mixture onto a plate.
- Top with fresh apple.
- Enjoy!
Photo: Deryn Macey
5. JAMUN AND COCONUT
Make this delicious jamun and coconut chia seed pudding in the rain. The flavour and colour are truly magical!
INGREDIENTS
- Chia seeds
- Yoghurt
- Coconut milk
- Honey
- Almonds, to garnish
- Jamun
METHOD
- In a bowl, add coconut milk, yoghurt, honey and chia seeds.
- Whisk to combine.
- Transfer the contents into a glass and cover with lid.
- Refrigerate overnight, or 3-4 hours.
- The chia seed pudding should be thick and creamy after an hour or two.
- If not, add more chia seeds.
- Whenever you want to eat it, pour the mixture onto a plate.
- Scrape off the pulp of the jamun and mash it.
- Discard seeds
- Mix it in the chia pudding.
- Enjoy!
Photo: Ash Edmonds
Which chia pudding are you making?