Green & Glam Crème de Chia

This chia pudding is la crème-de-la-crème of healthy desserts. Chia seeds are packed with protein, Omega3s, vitamins and minerals. They are powerhouses of energy. Matcha, a Japanese green tea powder, is filled with beautifying, anti-aging antioxidants and is also a powerful energy booster that will keep you alert and focused all day long.

Serve it in champagne glasses for a très chic green aperitif, layer with granola or fruit and serve parfait-style, enjoy in a big bowl for breakfast, or add extra liquid and drink it as a creamy smoothie.

Voilà a fancier version to impress guests (or yourself!) or a quick, easy version for busy days.

La Haute Couture version

Ingredients for 1 serving

• 1 cup of Lait d’amandes (homemade almond milk, recipe below)
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds (preferably white chia seeds, but any will do)
• A pinch of cinnamon
• A pinch of ginger powder
• ½ tsp of Matcha powder
• Optional (for an even greener boost of protein and nutrients): 1 tsp of Spirulina powder
• Topping: 1 tablespoon of soaked or toasted nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts…) or seeds (hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds…)
• ½ cup of seasonal fruit (blueberries or raspberries in summer, strawberries in spring, apples in the fall, pears in the winter…)
• 1 tablespoon of Goji berries (soak in warm water to soften until pleasantly plump)

Lait d’amandes

• ¼ cup of raw almonds (soaked overnight or for anywhere from 6-24 hours in room temperature filtered water with a pinch of sea salt)
• 1 cup of coconut water (or filtered water works, but the coconut water really adds a lovely sweetness and is great for hydration)
• 1-2 Medjool dates
• ¼ tsp of vanilla powder

Directions

• Drain soaked almonds and rinse with water.
• Add to a high-speed blender (preferably a Vitamix) with the coconut water, and blend until smooth (around 30 seconds).
• Pour through a nut milk bag or sieve to strain liquid.
• Mix with dates and vanilla powder until creamy.

Crème de chia

• Blend almond milk, cinnamon, ginger and Matcha in a blender.
• Add the chia seeds to a bowl.
• Pour almond milk mixture (aka Green & Glam milk) on top.
• Mix with a spoon.
• Let sit for around 1 minute, mix again, then let sit on the counter for around 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Stir again.
• Enjoy as-is or leave in the refrigerator overnight or all day until ready to eat. Top with nuts, Goji berries and fruit or layer crème de chia with nuts and fruit in a smaller glass or bowl to enjoy parfait-style.

Ready-to-wear version

Ingredients for 1 serving

• 1 cup of store-bought almond milk (no sugar added and no carrageenan please) or your favorite non-dairy milk
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds (preferably white chia seeds, but any will do)
• A pinch of cinnamon
• A pinch of ginger powder
• ½ tsp of Matcha powder
• Topping: 1 tablespoon of soaked or toasted nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts…) or seeds (hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds…)
• ½ cup of seasonal fruit (blueberries or raspberries in summer, strawberries in spring, apples in the fall, pears in the winter…)

Directions  

• Blend almond milk, cinnamon, ginger and Matcha in a blender.
• Add the chia seeds to a bowl.
• Pour almond milk (aka Green & Glam milk) on top. Mix with a spoon.
• Let sit for around 1 minute, mix again, then let sit on the counter for around 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Stir again.
• Enjoy as is or leave in the refrigerator overnight or all day until ready to eat. Top with nuts, Goji berries and fruit. Voilà, that’s all, and bon appétit!