“Chia seeds are a great way of thickening and enriching a dish,” says celebrity chef Tom Kerridge. “Dark chocolate adds a sophisticated note, while shop-bought custard ensures this deliciously rich and creamy pudding is quick and easy to make.”
Chia seeds are also full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fibre – which all help stave off hunger. And dark chocolate contains antioxidants which help you to recover after a workout.
Chocolate chia puddings
Ingredients
- 500 g light custard
- 100 ml whole milk
- 1 vanilla pod split and seeds scraped
- 30 g good-quality cocoa powder
- 50 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp granulated sweetener
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- 180 g raspberries
Method
- Pour the custard and milk into a medium saucepan and add the vanilla pod and seeds, cocoa powder, dark chocolate and sweetener.
- Place over a medium-low heat and heat slowly, whisking gently until the chocolate is completely melted – this will only take a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the vanilla pod.
- Add the chia seeds to the chocolate mixture and whisk again until well combined.
- Divide half the raspberries between 4 small jars or glasses (about 280ml capacity). Spoon the chia mixture into the glasses and place in the fridge for 2 hours to chill.
- Pile the remaining raspberries on top of the puddings to serve.
Nutrition
Lose Weight & Get Fit by Tom Kerridge is published by Bloomsbury Absolute. Photography Cristian Barnett.
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