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Try this healthy chia seed pudding

<p>Time to prepare 10 (+ 3 hours refrigeration) mins | Serves 4</p> <p>Recipe courtesy <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/ahealthyview.com.au">A Healthy View,</a> by Holly Hedge.</p> <p>Chocolate pudding for breakfast? Yes! This chia seed pudding is super yummy, quick and full of fibre which keeps you full for longer. The coconut milk is a good fat and is the ONLY fat that our body recognises straight away and can use as brain fuel. </p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 1/2 cups Coconut milk ( or 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup almond milk)</li> <li>6 tbsp Chia Seeds</li> <li>5 Dates, chopped</li> <li>1 tsp Vanilla</li> </ul> <p><strong>Flavours – choose one of:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lime – juice of 1 lime</li> <li>Chocolate – 1 1/2 tblsp cacao powder</li> <li>Coconut – 4 tbsp shredded coconut</li> <li>Berry – handful frozen berries</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method</strong></p> <p>1. Blend all ingredients, besides chia, in blender until well combined. Add chia and blend for 5 seconds</p> <p>2. Pour into jars or containers</p> <p>3. Crush almonds/berries/coconuts and pour over the top</p> <p>4. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and enjoy cold</p> <p><strong>Tips</strong></p> <p>Mix up the recipe and pour your pudding into a smoothie for a thick and nutrient dense drink on the go.</p> <p>Experiment with the different flavours above to change the taste.</p> <p><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/chia-seed-pudding.aspx">Wyza.com.au.</a></em></p>

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Full of goodness: Papaya chia oat breakfast parfait

<p>These parfaits are super easy to pull together, and are full of the goodness of papaya, oats and chia seeds. The combination is packed with flavour, vitamins and fibre, and will keep you satisfied for hours.</p> <p><strong>Ingredients: </strong></p> <p><strong>Oat Layer</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 cup oats</li> <li>1 cup almond milk unsweetened (or milk of choice)</li> <li>Natural sweetener to taste</li> <li>1/2 cup water</li> </ul> <p><strong>Papaya Layer</strong></p> <ul> <li>1/2 Ruby Rise Red Papaya, seeds removed; chop pulp to desired size</li> </ul> <p><strong>Papaya Chia Layer</strong></p> <ul> <li>1/4 cup chia seeds</li> <li>2 Tbsp Ruby Rise Red Papaya pulp mashed</li> <li>1 cup yoghurt (eg coconut, almond, soy)</li> <li>1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)</li> <li>Natural sweetener to taste (white granulated stevia, xylitol, coconut sugar, maple syrup)</li> <li>1/2 cup water (as required)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Mix all the ingredients for the oat layer well. Allow to soak for 30 minutes or overnight. Add more liquid as required when ready to serve.</li> <li>Mix all ingredients for the papaya chia later in a jar and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight to swell. Add additional liquid as required prior to serving.</li> <li>Layer compote in desired pattern.</li> <li>Sprinkle with muesli, nuts or seeds to serve if desired.</li> </ol> <p><em>Photo and recipe by Jo Ross, Healthy Eating Jo.</em></p>

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