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Chocolate Chia Recovery Pudding

Chocolate Chia Recovery Pudding

The Chocolate Chia Recovery Pudding is a nutritious and delicious dessert that doubles as a post-workout snack. With a base of chia seeds, almond milk, and cocoa powder, this recipe provides a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and protein. It’s a great option for those looking to indulge in a sweet treat while fueling their body for recovery.

What could be better after a long race, workout or just for all you weekend warriors? The goal of a post meal run is the following 6 things:

1. Rehydration

2. Protein Synthesis

3. Muscle Glycogen (reserves of energy) restoration

4. Reduction of Inflammation

5. Collagen & Soft Tissue Repair

6. Hormone Support. 

This recipe gives you all of that in a treat! The richness of chocolate with the fibre rich chia seeds! Chia seeds are 40% fiber by weight and can absorb 10-12 times their weight in water which helps to maintain hydration levels as well as post-race cravings. The omega-3 rich tiny seeds also help to reduce inflammation and provide fuel for glycogen and protein to help with muscle repair. Chocolate is great of course because you all deserve a kick of serotonin to continue to boost that runners high! Vitamin C rich berries work towards repairing collagen to restore soft tissue. So kick up your heels and enjoy this well deserved Power Food 101 Recipe!

Chocolate Chia Recovery Pudding

Chocolate Chia Recovery Pudding

Power Food: Chia Seeds
Free From: Gluten, Dairy, Soy
Course Dessert, Snack
Keyword Snacks Attack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Waiting time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 301.9

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk (i.e. coconut, hemp or quinoa milk
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 2-3 drops stevia liquid or 1 tsp. honey raw
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract pure
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • toppings of choice: granola pieces of chocolate & berries!
  • 2 sprigs of mint to garnish
For even more chocolate add 2 Tbsp. cacao or cocoa powder (optional)

Directions

  • Add almond milk, chia seeds, stevia, vanilla, and cinnamon to a small bowl. Add cacao or cocoa powder if desired. Mix well and allow to sit for 20 minutes + to thicken, stirring half way in between.
  • Top with your favourite toppings like granola, chocolate pieces and berries!

Notes

Nutritional Facts (with granola, chocolate & berries) : Calories 301.9 | Total Fat 14.3 g | Saturated Fat 1.7 g  | Monounsaturated Fat  3.2 g |   Polyunsaturated Fat  2.8 g |  Cholesterol 0 g |  Sodium  111.2 mg  | Potassium 341.9 mg |  Total Carbohydrate  40.3 g |  Natural Sugar 11.9 g  |  Dietary Fiber 16.7 g  | Protein  9.7 g  | * Manganese 73.7 %|  *Vitamin E 44.7 % | *Calcium 30.6 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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