Healthy, easy, and delicious is always my goal. This is what Healthy Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding is like. It is perfectly chocolatey and melts in your mouth with the unique taste of chocolate and fruit you like. So Yummy!
How to choose the best ingredients for Healthy Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding
Yogurt: You use natural yogurt the way you like it. I recommend Greek yogurt in this recipe, but it can also be made with a higher protein content or completely natural. Also, remember that your nutrition values will then differ from those in the table.
Flaxseed: You can choose between golden and brown linseed. Both versions are invaluable for our bodies. However, some differences can help you decide. Brown flaxseed contains more fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids, while golden flaxseed contains more protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids. It also has a more delicate taste and consistency.
Cacao powder: Use the best you have.
Nuts: You have a variety of options here, including walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews, and peanuts. I personally use a mixture of these nuts, which is how the parameters in the nutrition table are calculated. Each type of nut has its own unique nutritional profile, so you can also adjust the composition of nuts to meet the specific needs of your body. For example, walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids, while almonds are a good source of vitamin E. Understanding these differences can help you make a more informed choice.
Tips and tricks
- If you don’t eat milk-based yogurts, you can use vegan versions.
- You can prepare the pudding a day in advance or make several portions. It can stay in the fridge for up to 3-4 days and must be kept in a closed container so that it does not dry out and does not lose its taste.
- Freshly ground flaxseed is best for this recipe, as it is the healthiest.
Sides To Serve Healthy Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding
The healthy version of linseed pudding is very yummy with a mixture of berries. Here, you can add what you like—raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and even currants. I would add more sweetener to the berries because they taste more sour.
You can add crushed favorite cookies before serving to give Healthy Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding a bit of crunch. My Almond Cookies or Spiced Gingerbread Cookies will be perfect.
A more exquisite version will be if you decorate the pudding with whipped cream and fresh fruit. This version is perfect for dessert.
Substitute
Flax seeds are similar to chia seeds in terms of composition and properties. However, I don’t recommend chia seeds for this pudding because I don’t ground them. Secondly, they give a different, more gelatinous consistency, and they do not go well with yogurt.
You can replace linseed with psyllium, but the latter has fewer nutritional properties, more fiber, and fewer calories, so if you want to lose weight, this version will be better.
Flax seeds are similar to chia seeds in terms of composition and properties. However, I don’t recommend chia seeds for this pudding because I don’t ground them. Secondly, they give a different, more gelatinous consistency and do not go well with yogurt.
You can replace linseed with psyllium, but the latter has fewer nutritional properties, more fiber, and fewer calories, so if you want to lose weight, this version will be better.
You can swap out the yogurt with coconut milk (skimmed milk is a good choice) or an almond or coconut drink for a dairy-free option. Opt for the unsweetened versions for a healthier twist.
Healthy Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp flaxseed
- 10.5 oz yogurt
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 handful handful nuts Optional for sweet taste: dried dates, banana, honey, erythritol, xylitol
- fresh berries
Instructions
- Place the yogurt in a closed container, approximately 15 oz in size, so that the yogurt takes up approximately 2/3 of the capacity.
- Grind the flaxseed in a coffee grinder or blender in short bursts so that no oil is released from the flaxseed. It takes me about 1-2 minutes (sets are about 30 seconds).
- Add the ground flaxseed to the yogurt.
- Chop the nuts finely and add them to the yogurt.
- Then add cocoa and mix everything. You can check the taste; if this version is not sweet enough, add the option you like to taste, i.e., dates, bananas, honey, or a healthy version of the sweetener erythritol or xylitol.
- For the pudding to acquire a good consistency, the prepared dessert should be placed in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
FAQ
What are the benefits of flaxseed?
Flaxseed regulates the digestive system because it contains a lot of fiber. It is rich in elements such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and also contains large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known for their health properties on the cardiovascular system.
Why is this pudding healthy?
Not only is the pudding incredibly delicious, yummy! There is also a bomb of vitamins and minerals, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. And who doesn’t like to combine health with delicious taste?
Who can’t eat this pudding?
Contraindications to use are intestinal obstruction, acute abdominal pain of unknown origin, and allergy to flax. Please note that when using linseed, the absorption of drugs may be delayed if used together with the raw material.
It is also worth mentioning that if you have never eaten linseed, you should introduce it gradually so that your digestive system does not become disturbed.