FeedInJoy Chia Pudding

Intro:
Good day and happy September!
Today I am sharing my favorite recipe for chia pudding. Chia seeds are a super food: they are an excellent source of fiber, which can promote intestinal health, improve heart health and reduce cholesterol. Fiber takes long to digest so it makes you feel satisfied for longer time. Chia seeds are also high in calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which can all improve our bone mineral density. But it does not end here... A chia pudding will provide you with a considerable amount of the very important anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids as well as protein and more antioxidants and minerals. When used in pudding, chia seeds absorb liquid and create a gel-like consistency, making it a delicious and nutritious breakfast or treat. There are many different ways to make chia pudding and you can use your creativity to combine ingredients and toppings according to your liking and to what you have in your pantry and refrigerator. The one I am sharing is my favorite way of having it but feel free to swap some of the ingredients.
Chia pudding is best prepared the night before and let sit in the refrigerator overnight, so it requires a little advance planning.

Preparation time: 10 minutes the night before + 5 minutes in the morning
Cooking time: -
Portions: 2-3

Ingredients:
6 tbsp of chia seeds
1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut yogurt (or coconut milk or Greek yogurt)
1 cup of almond milk
1 tbsp of maple syrup
1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
Toppings: banana, mango, walnuts, dark chocolate

Procedure:
1. Combine chia seeds, yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix well.
2. Let it rest for 5 minutes and then mix all over again.
3. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. You can also divide it over 2-3 small glass jars for individual portioning.
4. In the morning top your portion of pudding (approx. 3/4 cup) with banana, fresh mango slices and walnuts and grate some good quality dark chocolate over it. Enjoy!

Notes:
Refrigerate for up to 3 days without topping. If you use plain unsweetened Greek yogurt you might need to increase the amount of maple syrup to adjust the sweetness.