Recipe: Bookmark this cinnamon roll chia pudding for a healthy Monday breakfast

Are you a fit foodie, hunting for gluten free dessert or breakfast? Look no further as we bring to you a vegan treat with this recipe of cinnamon roll chia pudding that can also be served as a parfait and takes merely 5 minutes to prepare

Always count us in for desserts especially if they tick health and nutrition like cinnamon roll chia pudding. Monday blues have started to kick in we have a perfect plan to brush them off with a healthy breakfast of cinnamon roll chia pudding that we are bookmarking tonight because chia mixture is advised to prepare in advance, probably a night before.

Recipe: Bookmark this cinnamon roll chia pudding for a healthy Monday breakfast (Instagram/thedeliciousplate)

This is to let it stiffen since it takes on a kind of jelly-like layer when moisture is added to it. This gives them a nice creamy texture hence, the mixture should set in the refrigerator for at least an hour before use.

If there is a superfood which is very versatile, it has to be chia seeds that not only promise a delicious and fresh start to the day but also provide insoluble fiber which helps keep one fuller for longer hours. Are you a fit foodie hunting for gluten free dessert or breakfast?

Look no further as we bring to you a vegan treat with this recipe of cinnamon roll chia pudding that can also be served as a parfait and takes merely 5 minutes to prepare:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Cup (375 ml) almond milk

1-2 tsp maple syrup

4 tbsp chia seeds

1-2 tsp of cinnamon

1/2 vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

vanilla yoghurt and cinnamon for topping

Method:

Add all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well, let sit 5 minutes, stir again and cover. Taste and add more maple syrup if desired.

Let the chia pudding chill in the fridge for 4 hours or over night until thickened. Spoon into serving containers and top with vanilla yoghurt and a dusting of cinnamon. Enjoy!

(Recipe: Helena, Instagram/thedeliciousplate)

Benefits:

Loaded with cell-protecting antioxidants, chia seeds deliver a massive amount of nutrients with very few calories and are a good source of minerals like calcium. They help prevent constipation by providing insoluble fibre, which along with the protein content helps one to lose weight.

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