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
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!