Blue Spirulina Chia Pudding
This pudding recipe is a creamy and smooth anti-oxidant ‘meal-in-a-bowl’ that features chia seeds and spirulina, an incredible superfood with amazing health properties. Chia puddings are delicious and easy to make, and are packed with nutrients, such as healthy omega-3 fats, plant-based protein and tons of fiber. I love chia seed puddings and I make them regularly as part of my weekend meal-prep. They make for such a nutritious and tasty snack that holds well in the fridge for days!This easy blue chia pudding is SO delicious! Made using chia seeds, plant-based milk, sweetener, vanilla extract and blue spirulina powder to color the pudding to a stunning blue hue. Makes for a nutritious and filling snack, breakfast or dessert recipe.Perhaps you have seen photos of vibrant blue smoothie bowls in your Instagram feed and wondered, “What is it that gives them that hue?”In this instance, the answer is blue spirulina - a freshwater blue-green algae that’s been harvested from lakes for thousands of years. About 60 percent protein by weight, blue spirulina is richer in beta-carotene than carrots and has an abundance of nutrients, including vitamin K and iron.Research suggests that a daily dose of spirulina can help improve brain function and digestion, lower serum (total blood) cholesterol,reduce inflammation and neutralizes free radicals that cause premature signs of aging. and more.Blue Spirulina, a well-known antioxidant superfood, is the magic ingredient that makes any food look Instagramable (#trendy). This intense deep blue pigment is known as phycocyanin and is extracted from spirulina(blue-green algae). It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, iron, carotenoids and antioxidants and helps protect cells from damage. It is freeze dried to preserve its natural colour and nutrients. You can get creative and add this beautiful nature product to literally anything for a heavenly nutritional boost and some epic blue instaworthy pictures! You can add it to water, juices, smoothies, breakfast food, baked food, sweets, yoghurts, cereals or any other foods. For light blue shades, use just a pinch and for a more brilliant blue, use up to the full teaspoon or more. Its known to have high nutritional value and boosts the immune system, increases metabolism and improves digestion! Contains an abundance of B vitamins which can enhance energy levels.Who knew algae could be so wonderful? This stunning looking, healthy chia pudding is creamy and decadent bursting with flavor and full of healthy fats. It sure is a good way of incorporating more good stuff into your diet.This recipe is like a piece of art to look at…plus its just oh so healthy and rejuvenating!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon blue spirulina powder
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup - or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Layered With Whipped Coconut Cream
- Recipe below in notes
Instructions
- In a glass storing jar or container, add the chia seeds, blue spirulina powder, milk, honey and vanilla extract. Whisk well to combine and then, let it sit for about 10 minutes or so.Whisk again and make sure there are no clumps, then seal and transfer to the fridge. Let the pudding chill for at least 1-2 hours (or until set) before enjoying. You can make it the night before.You can eat by the spoon from the container or serve the pudding layered with whipped coconut cream as seen in the image (recipe below in notes).
Notes
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