Easy Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients

· 2 tbsp chia seeds

· 200ml non-dairy milk (such as oat, cashew or almond).

· 1 tsp maple syrup or honey.

· 1 tsp of vanilla extract.

· Blueberries or raspberries to serve.

Method

· Combine chia seeds, milk, sweetener of choice, and vanilla extract in a jar.

· Stir well to break up any clumps of seeds, and then cover and chill overnight or at least 8 hours.

· Stir and top with the berries to serve.

This is a super easy recipe and make a good ‘grab and go’ breakfast if made the night before and kept in the fridge.

Chia seeds are rich in protein, antioxidants high in omega 3.

The soaked chia seeds are also an excellent source of soluble fibre and form a mucilaginous mixture which is soothing for the gut.

This recipe provides 430mg of calcium per serving. A mineral needed to convert the amino acid tryptophan to serotonin (a neurotransmitter required for a happy mood state) so can be useful for mood related PMS symptoms.