MIXED BERRY & TAHINI CHIA PUDDING

Mixed Berry & Tahini Chia Pudding topped with raspberries, blackberries, golden berries, grain-free granola, and sugar-free chocolate chips.

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of chia pudding. And I absolutely love this low-carb berry and tahini combo. Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, and protein, too! Mixed Berry & Tahini Chia Pudding is suitable for vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, paleo, and keto diets.

Tahini is made from sesame seeds.  It's loaded with vitamins and minerals including calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron.  Tahini is easy to digest; a great source of protein and healthy fat; and rich in anticancer, heart-healthy plant lignans as well as methionine, which supports liver detoxification.

Chia seeds have a mild nutty taste and are rich in fibre, minerals, plant protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats.  In fact, each 2 tablespoon serving of chia seeds contains approximately 4 grams of protein and 12 grams of carbohydrate, of which 11 grams are actually fibre. I happen to like the texture of chia pudding, but for those of you who aren’t chia fans, this recipe works well blended, too!

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 cup frozen mixed berries (I used a combination of strawberries, blueberries & blackberries)

• 1 cup canned organic coconut milk

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or nut-free milk*

• 1/4 cup Further Food Vanilla Collagen (nonvegan) or Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein powder or 2 Tbsp of each 

• 1/4 cup tahini 

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)

• Lakanto or ZenSweet sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, pure stevia, or sweetener of choice, adjusted to taste

• 1/2 cup chia seeds

• optional toppings: raspberries, blackberries, golden berries, grain-free granola, sugar-free chocolate chips, or toppings of choice

*Note: This makes a thick and creamy chia pudding. If a thinner consistency is preferred, increase milk to 3/4 to 1 cup.

Directions:

1. Put frozen berries, coconut milk, almond or nut-free milk, collagen or protein powder, tahini, and vanilla into blender container and blend well. Sweeten to taste.

2. Add chia seeds and pulse blend until just combined.

3. Pour into a bowl or single-serving mason jars and cover or seal tightly.

4. Let sit for 10 minutes, then shake or whisk well and put in fridge overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours.

Mixed Berry & Tahini Chia Pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Serve warm or cold with your choice of toppings.