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Mango Kiwi Chia seed pudding

Mango Kiwi Chia seed pudding

This mango kiwi chia seed pudding is an all around winner in my books. Not only does this chia seed pudding look stunning, it tastes amazing, incredibly easy to make and is packed with nutrition. Mother’s day is right around the corner and surprise the…

Chia seed pudding with strawberry compote

Chia seed pudding with strawberry compote

Valentine’s day is right around the corner. I wanted to share this  simple, delicious and easy to make chia seed pudding with strawberry compote. Not only is this recipe easy to make but it’s incredibly healthy too. Make this chia seed pudding with strawberry compote…

Pumpkin chia seed pudding

Pumpkin chia seed pudding

I love pumpkin. As soon as fall sets in all I want to eat is pumpkin. Since its been a while since I made chia seed pudding, I thought why not, this pumpkin chis seed pudding is pretty darn good. The girls loved this pudding as much as I did. This pumpkin chia seed pudding is delicious, healthy and easy to make. If you like pumpkin as much as I do, you should make this.

 

Pumpkin chia seed pudding

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds (i used black)
  • 1/2 cup of pumpkin, real
  • 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Coconut whip
  • 1 can coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup icing sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir well.
  2. Place in fridge, after 10minutes stir again.
  3. Leave in fridge for 4 hours, ideally overnight
  4. Chill can of coconut cream and a small bowl in fridge over night.
  5. Add coconut cream and powdered icing to bowl and whip to desired consistency.
  6. Place chia seed pudding into individual serving bowls and add coconut whip to top.
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https://www.zestnutrition.ca/pumpkin-chia-seed-pudding/

Health benefits of Pumpkin:

Pumpkin is part of the squash family but can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Like other orange vegetables, pumpkin is a great source of beta carotene, which is an antioxidant, which is a precursor to vitamin A. Vitamin A plays a key role in night vision, healthy skin, teeth and immune system. Pumpkin is also high in fibre, vitamins A, C, folate and minerals potassium and phosphorus.

For other pumpkin recipes that we are loving check out this pumpkin chocolate loaf if your a pie lover this pumpkin pie from foodess is a must.

 

Enjoy!

Vegan Strawberry Oat Squares (nut free)

Vegan Strawberry Oat Squares (nut free)

Fall always feels like a fresh start to me.  I feel the need to reorganize my kitchen pantry, get back to meal planning. and get a little creative. Now with a new school year in full swing, I have been a busy bee in the kitchen coming…

Chia Seed Breakfast Parfait

Chia Seed Breakfast Parfait

What better way to celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day than with a healthy and delicious breakfast.  This breakfast parfait is SO easy to make. What’s better than receiving a fresh, delicious, and healthy breakfast in bed followed by lots of cuddles and kisses.  This very…