It’s no secret that I love chia seeds, they are so versatile and can be used in nearly every recipe. But how much do you really know about this supposed super food? And do you know why it’s considered to be ‘super’? Here are some interesting benefits of chia seeds:

Chia seeds are high in dietary fibre which is crucial for a healthy digestive system

Chia seeds have 3 times more Omega 3 than salmon

They contain 7 times more vitamin C than oranges

They are a great source of protein, especially for vegetarians, with one 28g serve containing 4.4g of protein

Chia seeds have proven to fight insulin resistence which is linked with belly fat

Known to improve blood pressure in diabetes patients

High in antioxidants and minerals that help the body protect itself from diseases such as cancer

It’s gluten free

It can be used as a substitute for eggs in recipes (instead of adding egg you can add 1 tablespoon of chia and 3 tablespoons of water and let it sit for 15 minutes before adding it into your recipe)

The list goes on and on! So you can see why chia is the new craze around town and everyone is keen to get their paws on the stuff. So I thought I would try a really simple recipe with chia that you can all very easily make at home, a pudding!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/2 cup milk of choice (I used almond milk)

Fruit of choice (mango is my personal favourite)

Method:

Combine the chia seeds and milk in a glass jar and close with lid. Shake the jar until they are combined. Sit the jar in the fridge overnight (for best results). Top with your favourite fruit, I used diced mango and strawberry to sweeten the pudding.

That’s all! How simple is that? 3 ingredients and you have a healthy breakfast of snack.

Happy snacking!

– Sweet Cinnamon Sin