09 Mar Chia Pots
2 tbsp chia seeds
125ml dairy-free milk of your choice (ie coconut, hazelnut or almond milk)
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp fresh or frozen berries
Put all the ingredients except the berries in an airtight, or covered jar and stir well. Add half the berries and stir again. Put the jar in the fridge, ideally overnight but for at least 30 minutes. The seeds will ha e absorbed the liquid and plumped up. Serve with the remaining berries and one of these additional toppings.
1-2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
1 tbsp ground almonds or flaxseed
1-2 tbsp blueberries or raspberries
Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to the mint.
Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans – “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength”.
Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. They’re loaded with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and various micronutrients.