Raspberry and Banana Chia Pudding
This banana and raspberry chia pudding makes a nutritious food for babies and a delicious breakfast, snack or dessert for older kids and adults.
Chia seeds are full of protein, omega 3 fats, fibre, calcium, zinc and iron - which makes them one of the most nutritious plant foods around and a great addition to babies’ meals.
They absorb liquid and swell up to 12 times their size so they make a nice thick consistency like a pudding when added to milk, purées fruit or yoghurt.
Chia seeds are very small and therefore not a choking hazard for babies, but you can grind them if you prefer.
A word of warning though - as chia seeds are very high in fibre, it’s best to start slowly, to avoid any gastrointestinal discomfort, building up to around 1-2 tsp per serve for babies.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Makes: About 1 cup
Suitable from 6 months (once cow’s milk has been introduced)
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/3 cup natural yoghurt
Method:
1. Mash banana and raspberries together in a small bowl
2. Stir through chia seeds and yoghurt. Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight