This mango kiwi chia seed pudding is an all around winner in my books. Not only does this chia seed pudding look stunning, it tastes amazing, incredibly easy to make and is packed with nutrition. Mother’s day is right around the corner and surprise the mama in your life with this simple and delicious mango kiwi chia seed pudding.
Let’s talk about the health benefits of kiwi!
This green fruit has been getting a lot of attention lately and for a good reason, there are so many health benefits to eating kiwis on a daily basis. Kiwi’s are a good source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Kiwi are known for their high vitamin C content. In fact, 1 kiwi provides more than one’s vitamin C daily requirement. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that plays role in supporting a healthy immune system and heart. Kiwi are also a great source of fiber which helps keep our gut healthy. 1 cup of fiber contains 5 grams of fiber and adds bulk to help keep things moving smoothly. While most of us peel our kiwis most of the fiber is in the peel, so don’t be afraid to eat the peel after a good wash. Finally, kiwi are a great source of prebiotics which act as a food source for the good bacteria in our gut.
Health benefits of Chia Seeds:
These seeds might be small but they sure are full of nutritional benefits. Did you know these little seeds are the only food to have a medical patent for blood glucose control. Chia seeds are high in fibre, protein, and anti inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds are also a good source of vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and maganese to help support strong healthy bones. Who ever knew a little seed could deliver such a major nutrition punch.
This chia seed pudding is perfect for breakfast and or brunch. The girls also love it as a healthy snack and/or dessert. If you love chia seed pudding we have plenty of recipes of the blog such as this strawberry chia seed pudding or this
Enjoy!