COCONUT BLACK RICE PUDDING

COCONUT BLACK RICE PUDDING

Black rice has become a staple in my cooking. It has many preventative benefits for cancer, diabetes, heart disease & heart attacks. Black rice is a nutrition powerhouse, packed with antioxidants which makes it even healthier than brown rice. 

I've become a coconut fiend lately. I had some leftover black rice from dinner so decided to make it into something sweet; a creamy, Thai-style, warm coconut rice topped with fresh fruit & shredded coconut. It's dairy-free & gluten-free, making it a delicious dessert or even breakfast. 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup cooked black rice

1/4 cup coconut milk (preferably Silk coconut milk)

3 g stevia sugar (2 packets)

1 tbsp fresh shredded coconut

1 tbsp sliced almonds

1 tbsp pomegranate seeds

sliced mango

sliced kiwi

METHOD

Slice mango & kiwi into thin slices. Remove the pomegranate seeds from 1/4 pomegranate. 

In a pan, add coconut milk & stevia sugar. Bring to a simmer & add cooked black rice. Mix & gently stir. 

Top black coconut rice with fruits, shredded coconut, & sliced almonds. 

Enjoy for dessert or even as a breakfast. Add any fruit or toppings of your choice. 

Tip: Black rice takes a bit longer to cook than white or brown rice. You can reduce the cooking time by soaking the rice in cold water & in the refrigerator overnight. 

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Kiran & THE BLANK PLATE

CHA-CHA-CHA-CHIA! : CHIA PUDDING RECIPE

CHA-CHA-CHA-CHIA! : CHIA PUDDING RECIPE

If you've never tried chia pudding, you've been missing out. The benefits of chia seeds are endless. They have been known to fight belly fat, add fibre, protein & omega-3's to your diet. 

Chia seeds are tasteless so can be added to anything. Pudding used to be my favourite dessert so I've found a substitution with a healthier dairy option, fresh berries instead of refined sugars & a great breakfast or dessert to keep me full. 

You can try many different versions & variations of chia pudding, from vanilla with cinnamon to chocolate-peanut butter topped with banana. 

INGREDIENTS

2 cup Silk dark chocolate soy beverage (or chocolate almond milk)

3 tbsp chia seeds

2 tbsp flax seeds

2 tbsp chocolate whey protein powder

2 tbsp frozen blackberries & raspberries

2 tbsp strawberries & blueberries

1 tbsp goji berries

2 tbsp fresh shredded coconut

METHOD

In a bowl, add milk, chia seeds, flax seeds & protein powder. Whisk together. 

Pour into a jar & refrigerate overnight. 

Check after 3-4 hours. If it has not thickened to a pudding texture, add another tbsp chia seeds.

Top with berries, coconut or any toppings of your choice & eat right out of the jar. 

Tip: I freeze blackberries & raspberries because they don't last in the fridge. 

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Kiran