Chia & Flaxseed Pudding

Name: Chia & Flaxseed Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 20 g Chia seeds; 10 g Ground flaxseed; 250 ml Plant-based milk; ½ tsp Vanilla extract; 1 tsp Maple syrup; 50 g Mixed berries, to serve

5 minVeganGluten-freeHigh fiberGut healthNo-cookMenstrual phaseFollicular phaseOvulationLuteal phaseDairy-freeVegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

—Chia seeds — 20 g
—Ground flaxseed — 10 g
—Plant-based milk — 250 mlchoose one labelled gluten-free
—Vanilla extract — ½ tsp
—Maple syrup — 1 tsp
—Mixed berries — 50 g

Method

01Mix the chia, flaxseed, milk, vanilla and syrup in a jar.
02Whisk well so no lumps form.
03Leave for 10 minutes, then stir again.
04Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
05Serve topped with fresh berries.

Why this works

Chia seeds and ground flaxseed are both sources of soluble fibre and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. The berries on top add antioxidants without a sharp rise in blood sugar.

Sources

The Impact of Dietary Fiber on Gut Microbiota in Host Health and Disease — Cell Host & Microbe, 2018

Nutrition (per serving)

241

kcal

7.2g

protein

14.2g

fat

22.3g

carbs

10.4g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.