A sweet and not too bad for you dessert.
Ingredients
"Chia seeds are a great way of thickening and enriching a dish," says celebrity chef Tom Kerridge. "Dark chocolate adds a sophisticated note, while shop-bought custard ensures this deliciously rich and creamy pudding is quick and easy to make."
Ingredients:
(Serves 4)
500g light custard
100ml whole milk
1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped
30g good-quality cocoa powder
50g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), roughly chopped
1tbsp granulated sweetener
4tbsp chia seeds
180g raspberries
Method
Method:
1. Pour the custard and milk into a medium saucepan and add the vanilla pod and seeds, cocoa powder, dark chocolate and sweetener.
2. Place over a medium-low heat and heat slowly, whisking gently until the chocolate is completely melted – this will only take a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the vanilla pod.
3. Add the chia seeds to the chocolate mixture and whisk again until well combined.
4. Divide half the raspberries between 4 small jars or glasses (about 280ml capacity). Spoon the chia mixture into the glasses and place in the fridge for 2 hours to chill.
5. Pile the remaining raspberries on top of the puddings to serve.
BONUS: Chia seeds are full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fibre – which all help stave off hunger. And dark chocolate contains antioxidants which help you to recover after a workout.
Per serving:
301 cals
11g protein
33g carbs
13g fat
8g fibre
Lose Weight & Get Fit by Tom Kerridge is published by Bloomsbury Absolute. Photography Cristian Barnett. Available now.
