Coffee and Chocolate Chia Pudding

This yummy coffe and chocolate chia pudding can be enjoyed at any time of day, whether as a healthy breakfast option, a midday snack, or as a delightful dessert after dinner. 

Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium. Omega-3 fatty acids help raise HDL cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke.

RECIPE 

Prep time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2- 3/4 cup milk 
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 2 tbsp honey/maple syrup 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• 1 tsp cocoa powder 
• 4 tbsp light chocolate, melted
• Pinch of cardamom powder 
• 1/2 cup brewed coffee, chilled
• 2 tsp mixed dry fruits, crushed

METHOD:

1. In a glass jar, combine brewed coffee, milk, honey, vanilla extract, cardamom powder, cocoa powder and chia seeds. Mix well. 
2. Rest it for an hour in the refrigerator until it becomes thick or overnight. 
3. In 2 glasses, create layers of chia pudding(1/2 cup each) and melted chocolate(2 tbsp each) starting with the pudding.
4. Garnish it with mixed dry fruits and saffron.

Yummy chocolate coffee chia pudding is ready to eat.