Recipe of the week: Cardamon and Saffron Chia Seed Pudding
Fragrant cardamom and precious saffron lift this chia seed pudding, making a filling, nourishing breakfast. Stephanie Achar, Culture Whisper's resident foodie, shows you how
Recipe for chia seed pudding, topped with berries and bee pollen
Chia seeds are one heath food trend that's set to stick around — and their incredible ability to keep you feeling full for hours makes it easy to see the appeal. Now, with this Indian spiced chia recipe, Culture Whisper's resident food and nutrition expert Stephanie Achar shows you how to turn these heathy little seeds into a sweet, satisfying breakfast with just a few sprinkles and shakes.
CARDAMON AND SAFFRON CHIA SEED PUDDING
This chia seed pudding is a healthy twist on a traditional South Indian dessert called kesari bhath that my kids are crazy about.
I love the exotic flavours of the saffron and cardamom, and they benefit the digestive and immune systems. Chia seeds are rich in protein, fibre, minerals, vitamins and are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Satisfyingly filling, try it cold or warm for breakfast, or as a dessert.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 1
1 cup almond milk, or brown rice milk for a sweeter taste
A large pinch of saffron threads
¼ tsp ground cardamom
¼ cup of chia seeds
½ tsp vanilla bean paste
1 tsp of maple syrup
Berries, to serve
A sprinkle of bee pollen, to serve
METHOD
Combine all the ingredients in a jar and mix well.
Place in the fridge and allow to gel for 30 minutes, then shake again and refrigerate.
Allow it to set for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Serve with berries and sprinkle over the bee pollen. Enjoy!
Vegetarian, free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar
Stéphanie Achar: Simple and Healthy
Stéphanie Achar is a qualified nutritional therapist and health coach based in South West London. She is collaborating with Culture Whisper to create a series of seasonal, wholesome and nutritionally balanced recipes.
Find more recipes or book a free nutrition consultation with Stéphanie on her website, www.simpleandhealthy.com
CARDAMON AND SAFFRON CHIA SEED PUDDING
This chia seed pudding is a healthy twist on a traditional South Indian dessert called kesari bhath that my kids are crazy about.
I love the exotic flavours of the saffron and cardamom, and they benefit the digestive and immune systems. Chia seeds are rich in protein, fibre, minerals, vitamins and are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Satisfyingly filling, try it cold or warm for breakfast, or as a dessert.
INGREDIENTS
Serves 1
1 cup almond milk, or brown rice milk for a sweeter taste
A large pinch of saffron threads
¼ tsp ground cardamom
¼ cup of chia seeds
½ tsp vanilla bean paste
1 tsp of maple syrup
Berries, to serve
A sprinkle of bee pollen, to serve
METHOD
Combine all the ingredients in a jar and mix well.
Place in the fridge and allow to gel for 30 minutes, then shake again and refrigerate.
Allow it to set for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Serve with berries and sprinkle over the bee pollen. Enjoy!
Vegetarian, free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar
Stéphanie Achar: Simple and Healthy
Stéphanie Achar is a qualified nutritional therapist and health coach based in South West London. She is collaborating with Culture Whisper to create a series of seasonal, wholesome and nutritionally balanced recipes.
Find more recipes or book a free nutrition consultation with Stéphanie on her website, www.simpleandhealthy.com
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