Turmeric coconut milk chia seeds pudding or golden milk chia pudding

This pudding makes a healthy breakfast or snack! I am a fan of tapioca pudding and chia pudding became a healthier alternative.

Origin and benefit of Chia seeds

Chia seeds became popular in recent years. There is reason why these seeds are thriving in popularity

Once cultivated by the Aztecs, chia seeds grow most in southwestern part of the United State of America and in Mexico.

These seeds do not have flavor, but add a crunchy, bumpy texture to recipe.

Once chia seeds are wet, they get a jelly like texture. It is a soluble fiber that is good for your health. It helps slow digestion by making you feel satisfied longer. These seeds are recommended in preventing osteoporosis and bone loss as it is high in calcium, phosphorus, and manganese. Chia seeds are keto friendly, and very high in fiber.

What you will need is:

Chia seeds

Unsweetened Coconut milk (you can press your own coconut milk or buy a can or refrigerated one.)

Sweetener

Pinch of salt (optional) to bring out the sweetener taste.

Turmeric powder

Cinnamon (optional) or other spice flavor like vanilla, nutmeg.

Fruits for topping

Why coconut Milk

Being lactose intolerant, I love using coconut milk as a plant-based milk alternative. While choosing your coconut milk I will ensure the brand I use does not use guar gum as ingredients. The reason is that I am sensitive to guar gum and It took me awhile before realizing it. The brand of coconut milk use in this recipe is here.

I also love the addition of turmeric in this coconut milk because of its anti-inflammatory benefits. Check savourous Organic turmeric powder out on etsy.

Turmeric benefits

This recipe is vegan, gluten free, dairy free and not bad for keto dieter if you use a keto friendly sweetener.

Swerve sweetener is my favorite keto sweetener.

What is swerve sweetener:

Swerve sweetener is a zero calorie sugar substitute made with natural ingredients! It is certified non-GMO and non-glycemic, which makes it perfect for diabetic. This sugar substitute has no carbohydrate, which is suitable for my low carbohydrate lifestyle.

I personally like this sweetener because it is perfect in baking unlike, stevia and monk fruit! The ratio is the same as regular cane sugar when baking with swerve sweetener.

Precaution

For precaution do not overuse swerve as balance is key in everything. Although i have sensitive digestive system, by body is tolerating very well the swerve sweetener. Some people have reported slight upset stomach. As all body are different, I always recommend to listen to your body when trying new food.

Summary

In sum, Swerve sweetener is a good sugar substitute made with natural ingredients. It has zero calories and does not raise your blood sugar. A sugar sweetener that is perfect for baking!