Healthy Granola & Chia Pudding
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Chia seeds are these tiny black seeds of the chia plant. Native to Mexico and Guatemala, they were a staple food for the ancient Aztecs and Mayans. Indeed, "chia" is the ancient Mayan word for "strength".
They contain large amounts of fiber, omega-3, and protein, but also several essential minerals and antioxidants.
For more information about these amazing seeds, check out our detailed article "Chia Seeds: Health Benefits, Nutrition & Recipe Tips".
Today, we are showing you the simple way to enjoy your chia seeds and make a delicious and healthy pudding. However, they can also be soaked and added to porridge, used in baked goods, or simply sprinkled on top of salads or yogurt.
As for the topping, we all bought cereals and granola at the grocery store. But have you ever checked the labels for the ingredients list and noticed how much sugar they actually contain?
If you think "no sugar, no flavor", let us prove you wrong! This healthy granola is as rich in fiber and nutrients as it is in flavors!
And the best part of it all, it is easily customizable. You can add or replace raisins with other dried fruits like dried apricots or cranberries. You can even add unsweetened high-quality chocolate to this granola.
Here are a few high-quality baking chocolates we recommend:
- Valrhona Guanaja Dark Chocolate (70%)
- Valrhona Araguani Dark Chocolate (72%)
- Valrhona Jivara Milk Chocolate (40%)
Check out our website for more recommended chocolates.
You can store your granola in a large glass jar and place it in a dry space. You will be able to keep it for up to 2 weeks.
Can’t wait for you to try this delicious granola and chia pudding at home!
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 5 mins / Cook time: 20 mins / Servings: 10 servings
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Granola
3 cups (300g) - Old-fashioned rolled oats
1½ cups (235g) - Almonds
3 tbsp (30g) - Sesame seeds
⅓ cup (55g) - Pumpkin seeds
⅓ cup (55g) - Sunflower seeds
1 cup (126g) - Raisins
½ cup (170ml) - Maple syrup
Chia Pudding
4 tbsp (45g) - Chia seeds
1 cup (240ml) - Milk
½ tbsp (11ml) - Maple syrup
½ tsp (2.5g) - Vanilla extract
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, mixing bowls.
Healthy Granola
1 - Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃).
2 - Roughly chop the almonds into small pieces using a sharp knife.
Tip: We recommend you use a Santoku knife for this task. We love Japanese knives and recommend this quality kit from GLOBAL for home and professional chefs. We also love this reversible cutting board with integrated hand grips from John Boos.
For more information about Japanese knives, check out our detailed article "A Complete Guide To Japanese Knives".
3 - Add the oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and maple syrup to a large bowl. Mix everything together with a silicone spatula until well combined.
4 - Transfer the granola mixture to a large baking tray lined with parchment paper, spreading it into a thin layer. Place it in the preheated oven and bake it for about 20 minutes.
5 - Once baked, allow the granola to cool down completely before breaking it apart and transferring it into a large bowl. Finally, add the raisins to the bowl and stir until fully incorporated.
Chia Pudding
1 - Add the chia seeds to a large mixing bowl.
Tip: We store our ingredients in these mixing bowls from Duralex while cooking. We love Duralex for their quality products and low prices!
2 - Pour in the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
3 - Use a silicone whisk to gently whisk the chia seeds and milk together. Then, set the mixture aside in the fridge for about 3 hours.
4 - Transfer the chia pudding to a jar and top it with granola prior to serving.
5 - Enjoy!
Watch our video for more details!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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