Banana Chia Pudding – a great snack or dessert for days you do more activity (or make 8 portions for a regular snack!)
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup chia seeds (Black preferred as higher in protein)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 300ml unsweetened almond milk
- 300ml water
Method:
Mash banana well, add chia seeds, vanilla and cinnamon and stir until well combined.
Add water and almond milk and stir thoroughly – place in fridge for a minimum of 2-3 hours, however overnight is best!
Nutrition Facts:
Per serve: 343 Calories; 19.4g Total Fat (1.9g Saturated Fat); 34.5g Carbohydrates (6.9g Sugar); 10.5g Protein; 1.3g Dietary Fibre.
Banana Pancakes
Serves 1
Ingredients:
2 Eggs (1 whole, 1 egg white)
1 tbs Plain Greek Yoghurt
½ Banana (Mashed)
½ tsp nutmeg and cinnamon
1 tsp Honey or Agave Syrup
1-2 tbs Berries (fresh or frozen)
Extra-1 tbs Plain greek yoghurt for serving
Method:
Whisk eggs and yoghurt together until light and fluffy. Mix in banana, spices until blended well. Pour prepared batter mix in a pre-heated pan (use either non stick pan or spray olive oil or rice bran oil).
Makes 1 large pancake or 2 small pikelets. Serve with some fresh berries, yoghurt and a drizzle of honey or agave syrup.
Nutrition Information: Per serve (Including toppings): 252 Calories; 8.05g Total Fat (3.3g Saturated Fat); 32.25g Carbohydrates (26.5g Sugar); 15.65g Protein; 1.75g Dietary Fibre.