Vegan Mint Chocolate Chia Porridge
Chia seeds, which are renowned for their filling nature and high fiber, omega-3 fatty acid content, and healthy fat content, are a great addition to this gluten-free, vegan, keto Chocolate Mint Chia Porridge dish.
Equipment
- bowl and spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 1/2 cups water or dairy free milk coconut milk will make it really rich
- 1 scoop protein powder (raw) e.g. Sunwarrior Raw Vegan Protein, hemp protein, or pea protein
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons carob powder or cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 3 drops mint essential oil or peppermint extract
- additional sweetener if needed: stevia monk fruit, blended blueberries
Instructions
- Blend or whisk everything except the chia seeds until it is a smooth mixture.
- Spread the chia seeds into a bowl and pour the protein powder mixture over it. Stir well.
- Soak the chia seeds in the mixture in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
- Once the chia seeds have absorbed all the liquid and expanded, it will be thick and gelatinous.
- Taste and adjust the flavorings. Add stevia or monk fruit if needed for sweetness.
Notes
*For a dessert option, top this mint chocolate blend with dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs, chopped nuts or seeds, coconut cream, fresh mint leaves, and some shredded coconut
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 17gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 3mg
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