Chia Porridge, Two Ways

Serves: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes + overnight
Cook time: 0 minutes

1 serves per portion

Recipe courtesy of May Hampton, Palmwoods Branch

Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ¼ cup low fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

 

Toppings:

  • ½ apple, sliced
  • ½ banana, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt
Method:

PLACE chia seeds in a bowl, add warm water and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes. Mix in milk and leave in refrigerator overnight. Chia seeds will swell.

SERVE cold with fresh fruit, a sprinkle of nuts and a dollop of yoghurt

OR

SERVE hot, cooking in a microwave for 1 minute. Top with fresh fruit, a sprinkle of nuts and a dollop of yoghurt.

What's Great About It:

Here is a delicious breakfast pudding that is perfect on hot summer mornings. Make it the night before and let it set for the morning. Best of all, place the mixture into jars the night before and enjoy at work or on your daily commute for breakfast on the go!