Coconut Chia Pudding with Strawberries

Name: Coconut Chia Pudding with Strawberries
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 72 g Chia seeds (about 1½ tbsp per serving); 180 ml Canned coconut milk (without inulin); 460 ml Unsweetened almond milk; 200 g Strawberries; 2 tbsp Maple syrup; 1 tsp Vanilla extract

5 minLow FODMAPVeganGluten-freeGut healthSteady energyNo-cookMenstrual phaseDairy-freeVegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients

—Chia seeds — 70 g
—Canned coconut milk (without inulin) — 180 ml
—Unsweetened almond milk — 450 ml
—Strawberries — 200 g
—Maple syrup — 2 tbsp
—Vanilla extract — 1 tsp

Allergens

Contains nuts

Method

01Mix the chia seeds, coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla in a bowl or jar.
02Whisk well and leave for 5 minutes.
03Stir again to break up any lumps.
04Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
05Divide into glasses and top with sliced strawberries before serving.

Why this works

Chia seeds are a plant source of omega-3 (ALA) and of fibre that is gentle on digestion at this amount. Strawberries add vitamin C without a sharp effect on blood sugar.

Sources

The Impact of Dietary Fiber on Gut Microbiota in Host Health and Disease — Cell Host & Microbe, 2018 Strawberries, raw — vitamin C content — USDA FoodData Central

Nutrition (per serving)

236

kcal

5.1g

protein

17.5g

fat

17.7g

carbs

7.2g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.