Caramelised Banana Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are very versatile. You can sprinkle them on sweet or savoury dishes or use it for chia pudding!

The nutritional profile is impressive.

One ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds has:

Energy: 140 calories
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are Omega-3s)
Fiber: 11 grams
Calcium: 18% of the RDA
Manganese: 30% of the RDA
Magnesium: 30% of the RDA
Phosphorus: 27% of the RDA

Chia seeds can offer many health benefits, such as supporting healthy cholesterol levels, lowering blood pressure and heart disease risk, as well as having anti-inflammatory properties. It is a great source of plant-based omega-3 fats in ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid) form. ALA is an essential fatty acid that our body can’t produce itself so it has to be obtained from our diet.

Chia seeds come in black and white colour. Both colours contain similar amounts of nutrients like omega-3s, protein, and fiber but dark chia seeds contain higher amount of antioxidants.

This chia seed pudding recipe is brought to a new level. Caramelised banana chia seed pudding. I can also call it brûlée chia seed pudding because I burn the top part. Fancy isn’t it?

The process is easy and simple. Mix all ingredients like how you would normally prepare chia seed pudding. The difference is the extra step where you burn the top of the pudding using a torch light or the grill in the oven.

Caramelised Banana Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup milk

½ cup yoghurt

1/3 cup chia seeds

¼ cup cacao powder

3 tablespoon Soyamax

5 tablespoons coconut nectar or honey

1 large banana, thinly sliced

Coconut sugar

To decorate

Cinnamon powder

Coconut chips

Walnut

Honey

Method

1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix all ingredients, except for the banana and coconut sugar, with a whisk. Leave in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight.
2. Pour into a blender and mix until smooth. Divide into 4 ramekins.
3. Put banana slices on top. Sprinkle with coconut sugar. Caramelise with a torch light or grill in the oven for 3-4 minutes.
4. Refrigerate until cold.
5. Before serving, sprinkle with cinnamon powder, coconut chips, walnut and drizzle honey on top.

Written by Lismi Wong