Matcha coconut chia pudding with raspberries

Matcha coconut chia pudding with raspberries: a creamy breakfast with coconut milk, chia seeds, matcha, fresh berries and a teaspoon of maple syrup – gently sweet and pleasantly satisfying.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 10 min
• Calories: 280 kcal per serving
• Protein: 6 g
• Fat: 22 g
• Carbs: 14 g

Ingredients

• 1 handful of raspberries
• 150ml coconut milk
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp desiccated coconut
• 1 tsp matcha tea powder
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Method

You’ll need: grater

1. Stir the matcha tea powder with a little hot water until there are no more lumps.
2. Mix the matcha with the coconut milk and maple syrup thoroughly in a glass.
3. Stir in the chia seeds and leave the mixture to stand briefly. Then stir well again so the seeds are evenly spread.
4. Seal the glass and leave in the fridge until the pudding has thickened noticeably.
5. Before serving, give the pudding a quick stir so the texture turns nice and creamy again.
6. Top with raspberries and desiccated coconut and enjoy straight away.

Good to know

When you want something easy, creamy and a little special in the morning, this pudding is just right. It sits quietly in the fridge and simply waits for you.

Swaps

Maple syrup/honey → mashed banana or date paste (sweetens with fruit, adds a little fibre) Chia seeds → finely ground linseed Raspberries → blueberries or strawberries (mildly sweet, contain vitamins and go well with matcha)

Allergens

The recipe is naturally free from milk and egg, but the chia seeds or the fat in the coconut milk can feel heavy if you have a sensitive stomach. For children and during pregnancy, a small portion is the sensible choice because of the caffeine in matcha.

Frequently asked questions

What's in chia seeds, nutritionally?

Chia seeds provide fibre, plant-based omega-3 in the form of ALA, and minerals such as magnesium, calcium and manganese.

Does matcha agree with everyone, given what it contains?

Not always. Matcha contains caffeine and tannins, which can cause restlessness or an upset stomach in sensitive people when taken on an empty stomach.

Which nutrients do raspberries bring to the pudding?

Raspberries contain vitamin C, fibre and various polyphenols. They also contain less sugar than many other fruits, although they naturally bring some fruit sugar.

How does coconut milk fit in nutritionally?

Coconut milk mainly provides fat, especially saturated fat. It makes the pudding full-bodied, but it contains hardly any protein.

Are matcha and chia seeds fine during pregnancy?

Chia seeds are usually unproblematic in normal amounts, as long as they're well soaked and you drink enough. With matcha it's sensible to hold back because it contains caffeine; if you're unsure, check with your midwife or doctor.

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