Rooibos and Strawberry Chia Puddings

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Rooibos chai pudding

 

Serves 4 – 6

Whether you are diabetic or not, this delightful summer pudding is a must-have. The natural sweetness of Rooibos is perfect as the main flavour component in this easy pudding. Every ingredient in this recipe is nutritious and good for you. If you feel like something sweet, but need to manage your carbohydrate intake, this is a winner. Thanks to the Rooibos and other complementing, all-natural ingredients, no added sugar is needed. Rooibos is also known to assist with glucose stability and the secretion of insulin and it contains the antioxidant, aspalathin, unique to Rooibos. 

 

3 Rooibos sachets

5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence

10 ml (2 tsp) finely grated lemon rind

200 ml boiling water

500 ml (2 cups) plain unsweetened double cream yoghurt

80 ml (⅓ cup) chia seeds

2,5 ml (½ tsp) ground cinnamon

6-8 small strawberries

mint leaves, toasted flaked almonds (see tips) and more berries to garnish

  1. Place sachets, vanilla and lemon rind in a jug. Add boiling water, stir through and draw to a strong tisane. Then allow to cool completely.
  2. Remove sachets and stir the cooled, seasoned Rooibos into the yoghurt. Add the chia seeds and cinnamon and mix well. 
  3. Spoon the Rooibos mixture into individual glasses or serving bowls (about 160 ml per portion). Allow to set for about 30-45 minutes in the fridge.
  4. Meanwhile, blend the strawberries to make a purée – don’t be tempted to add sugar. 
  5. Just before serving, spoon the strawberry purée over the chia puddings. Garnish with mint, almonds and more berries.

Tips

  1. The Rooibos can also be seasoned with a cinnamon stick. Add to the sachets with the vanilla and remove before stirring into the yoghurt.
  2. A naturally flavoured Rooibos, like a vanilla, berry or a floral option would be delicious in this dessert. 
  3. Toast almond flakes in a dry frying pan, without any oil. Heat over a medium temperature and toast for a few minutes or until golden brown. Take care as they can burn quite quickly. 
  4. Chia seeds are available at most health stores and large supermarkets.