Come summer, and we are busy loading our fridge with sweet and fresh mangoes. The Mango season is short-lived, but thankfully, there are so many cultivars of mangoes to keep us hooked through the summer, that we do not have much to complain about. Mango, also often dubbed as the ‘king of fruits’ is consumed in both raw and ripe forms. Ripe mangoes have a sweet yellow pulp and seed. The sweet and nectarous pulp can be eaten as is or chopped up and used in various salads, smoothies and even curries. The tropical fruit is very versatile you see.
Now there is much debate whether mangoes are in fact diet-friendly? Mangoes are a treasure trove of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that make them one of the healthiest summer fruits out there. They reduce oxidative stress and combat free radical damage that may take toll on our immunity and general well-being. It is also known to aid digestion and the fibre present in the fruit also helps regulate your bowel movement. Good digestion is very closely linked to good weight management. Besides, fibres also break down slowly, making you feel full for longer and preventing you from bingeing. The truckload of vitamins present in the fruit can do wonders for your skin and hair too, so remind us again, why should you be wary of the fruit?
In this incredible breakfast recipe, Slurrp community member and homechef Alison shows us how to make mango chia pudding. Chia is a superfood renowned for its high-protein, high-fibre content. Including protein is very essential for people who are looking to shed some kilos or gain muscle. Protein makes you feel full and build muscle. The more muscle you have the lesser room there is for fat o accumulate. Chia is also enriched with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, many studies have demonstrated how the nutty, tiny black seeds have helped people manage diabetes and hypertension effectively.
This perfectly sweet and delicious pudding requires only 4 ingredients. It is essentially a breakfast dish, but can be had as a dessert too. It is easy, fuss-free and does not even require you to switch on your stove. You can also go vegan with this by replacing dairy milk with coconut milk. It tastes just as delicious!
You can watch the recipe here.
Here’s the complete recipe with step-by-step details
Ingredients:
- Chia seeds - 1/4th cup
- Milk - 1 cup
- Maple syrup/Honey - 1 tbsp
- Mango pureed - 3-4 tbsp
- Chopped Mango - to garnish
- Pumpkin seeds - a few (optional)
Method:
- Mix Chia seeds milk and maple syrup/honey and refrigerate for 45 mins.
- Top it with puréed mango as chopped mangoes
- Add some pumpkin seeds for additional crunch.
- Try this recipe at home soon and let us know how you liked it.