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EASY Blackcurrant Chia Pudding Recipe

EASY Blackcurrant Chia Pudding Recipe

Blackcurrant chia pudding is a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack. The recipe combines antioxidant-rich blackcurrants with nutritious chia seeds. It’s easy to make and can be made in advance too!

It contains powerful ingredients but is so simple to make. It’s also vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients:

Note: These amounts make one portion, but it’s easy to scale up the recipe to make enough for the whole family.



Method:

  1. Measure out two tablespoons of Green Origins Organic Chia Seeds and place in your bowl.
  2. Add two heaped teaspoons of Arctic Power Berries Blackcurrant Powder.
  3. Mix to combine.
  4. Shake your Coconut Merchant Organic Coconut Milk before measuring it out and carefully adding it to the dry ingredients.
  5. Mix mix mix.
  6. Drizzle the Rowse Organic Honey into the mixture and stir through.
  7. Cover and refrigerate until thickened or ready to eat.
  8. Serve with your favourite toppings. We used chopped bananas, walnuts, and almond flakes for a tasty crunch.

Meet the Ingredients

Read on to learn about why we chose these specific ingredients for this healthy pudding.

  • Note:  When we talk about your Reference Intake, we mean the amount of a particular nutrient that you’re supposed to have each day. You might remember this as your Guideline Daily Amount. 

Green Origins Organic Chia Seeds

Chia is a leading modern-day whole food that is valued for its nutrients. Grown in sun-soaked South America, the seeds are extracted from the plant, cleaned, and then packed in their raw state. When soaked in water or milk, these tiny seeds can absorb approximately 10 times their weight and form a very versatile gelatine-like substance.

Nutritional Information

The two tablespoons of chia seeds in this recipe contain a mere 138 calories. It also packs a whopping 4.7 grams of protein while only having 8.7grams of fat. 


Other benefits of just two tablespoons of chia seeds include:


  • calcium: 14% of your Reference Intake (RI)
  • iron: 12% of your RI
  • magnesium: 23% of your RI
  • phosphorus: 20% of your RI
  • zinc: 12% of your RI
  • vitamin B1 (thiamine): 15% of your RI
  • vitamin B3 (niacin): 16% of your RI

Added Benefits

  • Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants are powerful substances that help protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals.
  • Some research suggests that chia seeds may actually be beneficial to your heart.
  • They may also aid weight loss by increasing feelings of fullness and reducing food intake throughout the day.


Grab yourself a pack of our favourite Organic Chia seeds here.

Coconut Merchant Organic Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is dairy-free and completely vegan, which makes it a great dairy-free milk alternative for most of your cooking, tea, and coffee. Made by soaking pure coconut flesh and removing the cream, Coconut Merchant’s organic coconut milk is full of delicious coconut goodness. A staple in Asian, Indian and Caribbean cooking, this coconut milk is silky smooth and has a wonderfully rich taste.

Nutritional Information

This recipe calls for 1/2 cup of coconut milk. This contains 276 calories and 5 grams of each protein and fibre. That’s 5.5% and 10.5% of your daily reference intake respectively.


Each 1/2 cup also provides a massive:


  • Vitamin C: 5.5% of your RI
  • Folate: 5% of your RI
  • Iron: 11% of your RI
  • Magnesium: 11% of your RI
  • Potassium: 9% of your RI
  • Copper: 16% of your RI
  • Manganese: 55% of your RI
  • Selenium: 10.5% of your RI

Added Benefits


Purchase a bottle of nutrient-rich coconut milk here.


Rowse Organic Honey

Honey is an ancient food that has been used for many years. It has been used for medicinal purposes and for its natural sugars and flavours.

Rowse Organic Honey is from organic agriculture and is certified by the Soil Association.

It has a medium amber colour and a fruity flavour, with fresh back notes.

Nutritional Information

A generous 1/2 tablespoon of this organic honey contains around 48 calories with 11.1 grams of sugar. It will also provide small amounts of fibre and protein.


It also boasts:


  • Riboflavin: 1% of your RI
  • Copper: 1% of your RI

Added Benefits

  • Honey has been reported to exert antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, anticancer, and antimetastatic effects.
  • Those fancy-sounding words mean that honey is basically a superfood. It has a wide range of uses, many dating back to ancient times.
  • Honey may also improve fasting blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

Add nature’s best sweetener to your morning routine by grabbing an easy to use squeezy bottle here.

Arctic Power Berries Blackcurrant Powder

Arctic Power Berries Blackcurrant Powder contains the goodness of berries in dried form. This powder is made with nutritious Arctic berries that mature in long hours of daylight from the midnight sun and are naturally rich in vitamins. The blackcurrant powder lasts long - it doesn’t expire quickly like fresh berries.

Arctic Power has used over 700 g of fresh berries in one 70 g bag and literally nothing else. No added sugar, preservatives, or flavourings. It’s raw, gluten-free, and suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.

Nutrional Information

With 23 servings per pack, one teaspoon of berry powder is equal to a handful of fresh Arctic blackcurrants, meaning that it is simply packed with nutrients.


Based on calculations for fresh blackcurrants, two teaspoons of blackcurrant powder contain less than 36 calories, with zero fat.


It also provides:


  • Vitamin A: 2.6% of your RI
  • Vitamin C: 169% of your RI
  • Calcium: 2.4% of your RI
  • Iron: 4.8% of your RI
  • Potassium: 5% of your RI

Added Benefits

  • Blackcurrants have been traditionally used to treat symptoms of cold and flu. They are full of natural antioxidants and rich in vitamin C, which can help support the immune system. 
  • Antioxidants can also contribute to weight loss and maintaining a healthy metabolism. 
  • Blackcurrants are also a good source of beneficial omega fatty acids and dietary fibre. Omega fatty acids may help fight joint inflammation, while fibre helps to keep you regular, among other things.

Kickstart your breakfast with our favourite blackcurrant powder here.



Not only does this make a delicious breakfast or snack, but as you can see, it’s jam-packed with powerful ingredients specifically selected to boost your health.


Check out our video to see how quick and easy this recipe is to make, and grab yourself the ingredients today.
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