Being a food blogger means getting excited while seeing new ingredients online. Just like I got excited about kale, I got excited about chia seeds as well. The whole net went blah-blah about how wonderful and nutritious this seed is. During a casual visit to Spinneys – a supermarket chain I go to only if I want to pick up some expensive “can’t find anywhere else” stuff that catch my fancy! (so that means I don’t frequent them much, fearing my wallet! 😉 ) – I was picking up a box of milled flax seed, when my eyes fell on the box of chia seeds right next to it. My heart bounced with happiness – yaay, I get to try it! I was so excited that I didn’t even check the price. With my prized found, I went to the counter for paying the cash and once the cashier punched in the price, my heart sank! So expensive? Really? 😮 A 350 gm box cost me Dhs. 36/-. It must be expensive since it is an import product and bought in minimal quantities. Nonetheless, it is a prized possession now and I make it when I really want to have something exotic! Hehe…
This is just one recipe that I have tried with it, after seeing a lot of beautiful pictures on Pinterest. My pictures do no justice since I had no patience to grab my camera and got my Iphone to click them. I just couldn’t wait to reach office to dig into them and I must tell you, one of the best breakfasts I have had! The mango was just like a crown on its head, added additional flavor to the dessert! Off to the simple recipe…
This post is linked to the event Little Thumbs Up (November 2015 Event: Mango) organised by Zoe (Bake for Happy Kids) and Mui Mui (My Little Favourite DIY) and hosted by Jozelyn Ng (Spice Up My Kitchen)
Chia Mango Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp raw sugar
- 1/2 mango chopped
Instructions
- Combine the chia, coconut milk and sugar in a jar and give it a nice whisk.
- Keep it overnight in the fridge or till the chia is swelled up.
- Bring out, top with the chopped mangoes and enjoy!
Even I am looking out for chia seeds! 🙂 I hope I get lucky in Yanbu.. coz vanila essence is not to be seen yet! I picked it from Khobar. So it is Mango season already?
There are mangoes on and off. I have used Kenyan mangoes here, last week, I found Australian ones in the market but too expensive… 🙂
Chia seeds I also read about the raving. Have never bought but have tried and not too bad nice. This pudding – lovely and simple to put together. Just wondering if I can make with basil seeds? That have stock in the fridge.
I guess you can try with basil as well, the taste wouldn’t be much different! Thanks a lot Nava…
So simple, yummy and super healthy pudding….. never tried chia seeds with mango…… Will try this…. 🙂
Thank you so much Remya… 🙂
This is lovely! Considering the arduous task involved!;)) I have been reading about chia seeds too but am yet to try them.
Thank you so much Kanak… 😀
Anything with mango is a big thumbs up for me!
Thank you so much Beulah…
Simple breakfast with the heathly ingredients ..Looks really nice..
Thank you so much Sathya…
Healthy and tasty pudding
Thanks a lot Vidya…
Woow very simple and easy to put together!
Thank you so much Shazia…
Healthy dessert
Thanks a lot Beena…
Chia seed is really expensive. I bought a bottle and everytime I just use 1-2 tsp, haha!
Your chia mango pudding looks so delivious. Thanks for linking up with LTU!
Same here too… I use up very little when I want too… hehe… Thanks a lot for coming by Jozelyn…
Hi Raf,
Nice to have you linking with us at LTU! These chia mango pudding looks and sounds so wholesome and awesome!
Zoe
Thank you so much Zoe…