Chocolate and Cinnamon Chia Puddings

The only thing blue about Monday morning, are these blueberries. It’s dessert for breakfast. I think all days should start this way. These Chocolate and cinnamon chia puddings pots are indulgently delicious. With just six ingredients, it is the quickest and healthiest start to the day.

For a non-vegan option, you can swap the maple syrup for honey. If you’re not familiar with chia seeds, they look very similar to poppy seeds but are a power-house of nutrients. They’re quite unique in their ability to absorb up to 10 times their weight in liquid. They swell and soften, with a texture of sago pudding. Spoon the chia into mason jars and have them ready for easy breakfast on the go.

Chia, which means strength, are edible seeds from the desert plant Salvia hispanica. These tiny, greyish concentrated seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fibre and calcium. With a mild nutty taste, they’re suitable for sweet or savoury dishes as the seeds absorb whichever flavour you soak them in. Thankfully chia seeds are now widely available here. You can find them at health food stores, Dischem or Woolworths. I’ve also used them for this scrumptious matcha granola. 

Chocolate and cinnamon chia puddings