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Chocolate Coconut Chia Breakfast Pudding

This is a creamy, filling breakfast rather than a sugary dessert. It provides protein, omega-3 ALA, fibre and healthy fats.

Ingredients:

Chia pudding

30 g chia seeds, approximately 3 tablespoons
200 ml full-fat dairy milk or unsweetened coconut milk
200 g full-fat Greek yoghurt
20 g protein powder
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½ scoop prebiotic fibre
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10 g unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A small pinch of sea salt

Chocolate topping

100 g full-fat Greek yoghurt
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
1–2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
A little shredded coconut for decoration

Instructions:

Add the chia seeds, milk, 200 g Greek yoghurt, Protein powder, Prebiotic fibers, shredded coconut, vanilla and sea salt to a bowl or container.
Whisk thoroughly, ensuring that there are no lumps of protein powder or clusters of chia seeds.
Leave the mixture for approximately 10 minutes and stir it again. This second stir is important because it prevents the chia seeds from settling at the bottom.
Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours, although leaving it overnight will produce the best texture.
To prepare the chocolate topping, mix 100 g Greek yoghurt with the cocoa powder. Add enough milk to create a smooth, pourable chocolate cream.
Taste before adding honey or maple syrup because the protein powder may already make the pudding sweet enough.
Divide the chia pudding between two glasses or breakfast bowls. Spoon the chocolate topping over each portion and finish with a small amount of shredded coconut.

Makes 2 portions

Nutritional Highlights:

Chia seeds provide fibre, plant-based omega-3 ALA, magnesium and satisfying fats. They absorb liquid and expand, which gives the pudding its thick texture and can help the breakfast keep you satisfied.

Full-fat Greek yoghurt and Protein powder provide approximately 23–26 g of protein per serving. Protein is particularly important during perimenopause and menopause because it contributes to maintaining muscle mass and normal bones.

Prebiotic fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria and supports digestive health. The chia seeds, prebiotic fiber and coconut make this a particularly fibre-rich breakfast.

Cocoa contains naturally occurring polyphenols and provides a rich chocolate flavour without requiring large quantities of added sugar. Full-fat Greek yoghurt makes the pudding creamy and satisfying, while also helping it feel like a proper breakfast rather than a light snack.

This breakfast is naturally nourishing, but it is also delicious enough to feel like chocolate pudding first thing in the morning.