Matcha chia pudding with strawberries
An easy breakfast that gives you energy thanks to matcha, antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Pudding
- 150 g coconut yogurt
- 100 ml almond milk
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp with matcha
Toppings
- strawberry
- cashew nuts
- fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- You can prepare this pudding in the evening and the morning, just cut some strawberries and your breakfast is ready. Mix yogurt, milk, honey, matcha, and chia seeds.
- Let it sit for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to soak the liquid and get the right consistency.
- Add some strawberries in a bowl, chia pudding, and strawberries again on top. Of course, you can also use other berries if you prefer.
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Notes
The caloric value was calculated per serving.
Benefits: Chia seeds are packed with nutrients. They contain calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, Vit. B1 and B3, fibers and valuable healthy fats, including alpha-linolenic acid(ALA)
ALA is a powerful antioxidant, protects the liver, has an important role in the production of energy at the cellular level, and studies show it can be helpful for diabetes. It increases insulin sensitivity and manages glucose levels.
2 tablespoons provide 5 mg ALA.
Also check out our articles on type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes
About 30 mg a day is shown to have significant health benefits.
Other sources are broccoli, sprouts, peas, organ meats, and spinach.
Matcha powder contains both caffeine and L-theanine, which combined provide you with long-lasting energy.
Matcha is also packed with powerful antioxidants, flavonoids, and vitamin C, supporting the immune system, healthy skin, brain, and liver. Recommendations for Doshas: It is a good breakfast for all doshas. Vata types tend to be very sensitive to caffeine, that’s why matcha is an adequate alternative. Still should use a smaller dosage and slowly increase it to see which is the perfect amount to feel energized but not overstimulated. Do you know what a dosha is? Find out your dosha here.
Benefits: Chia seeds are packed with nutrients. They contain calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, Vit. B1 and B3, fibers and valuable healthy fats, including alpha-linolenic acid(ALA)
ALA is a powerful antioxidant, protects the liver, has an important role in the production of energy at the cellular level, and studies show it can be helpful for diabetes. It increases insulin sensitivity and manages glucose levels.
2 tablespoons provide 5 mg ALA.
Also check out our articles on type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes
About 30 mg a day is shown to have significant health benefits.
Other sources are broccoli, sprouts, peas, organ meats, and spinach.
Matcha powder contains both caffeine and L-theanine, which combined provide you with long-lasting energy.
Matcha is also packed with powerful antioxidants, flavonoids, and vitamin C, supporting the immune system, healthy skin, brain, and liver. Recommendations for Doshas: It is a good breakfast for all doshas. Vata types tend to be very sensitive to caffeine, that’s why matcha is an adequate alternative. Still should use a smaller dosage and slowly increase it to see which is the perfect amount to feel energized but not overstimulated. Do you know what a dosha is? Find out your dosha here.