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A delicious and healthy pudding made with chia seeds, coconut milk and fresh mango.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Are Chia Seeds Good For You?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have to admit I am a bit late to the chia seed party. I had heard snippets about this new superfood but it wasn’t until I started the Whole30<\/a> a couple of months back that I really began to read into their benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For something so small the chia seed sure does pack a powerful nutritional punch so there are plenty of health benefits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are loaded with fibre, plant protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are also very high in antioxidants and recent studies show that they may even lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can I use Chia Seeds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ok,so we get that this humble South American seed rightly deserves its superfood title, but how can we eat them? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can start simply by just sprinkling a teaspoon on salads, on yogurt or through porridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can also be added to juices and smoothies like I have in this Healthy Chocolate Chia Shake<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chia Seed Breakfast Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can even use them to make your own chia seed jam like this Raspberry Vanilla Chia Seed Jam<\/a> or this Strawberry & Peach Chia Seed Jam<\/a>. Mix dollops of either of these jam into porridge or spread on toast for a delicious breakfast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love easy make-ahead breakfasts here at My Fussy Eater, and these these Raspberry Chia Overnight Oats<\/a> are just the thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pop the ingredients into an individual mason jar and you’ve got breakfast made and ready for the next day saving you time on busy mornings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chia Seed Snack Recipes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chia seeds are also a great option if you are looking to make a healthy snack for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My No Bake Chia Energy Bites <\/a>always go down a treat with the kids and they keep well in an airtight container the fridge for a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So make up a large batch of them and you can pop them in lunch boxes for a healthy snack, or in your gym bag for a post workout pick me up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another great way to use chia seeds are in cookies! These 4 Ingredient Chocolate Chia Seed Cookies<\/a> made with only simple ingredients like peanut butter and pure maple syrup are a sure way to satisfy that sweet tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chia Seed Puddings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are feeling a little more adventurous and want to make the seeds the main event then try this chia seed pudding recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chia seeds can absorb over 10 times their weight in water making them an ideal thickener to make a sweet pudding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My easy chia pudding recipe combines creamy coconut milk, honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness and fresh mango for a healthy dessert that brings a real tropical feel to dessert time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topped with coconut flakes, it really is the taste of summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely perfect for summer! Check out the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredient Swaps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I used coconut milk for this recipe but any type of milk, like cows milk or even a non-dairy milk such as almond milk or cashew milk would work well too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also change up the fresh fruit for some fresh berries to create an entirely different flavour pudding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or even add cocoa powder to make a chocolate chia seed pudding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could chia puddings get any more versatile?! I will definitely be making more of these from now on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you enjoyed this recipe and were interested in other summer pudding recipes, then you might like this Eton Mess Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh strawberries are one of the best things about summer. Add them to double cream and meringue in this super easy recipe and you’ve got yourself a dessert of dreams!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you liked my Mango Coconut Chia Pudding recipe, please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram<\/strong><\/a>.  I always love to see your creations!<\/p>\n\n\n

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