Chia Pizza?

This thin crust chia buckwheat pizza base is full of great flavour, high quality nutrition and has a firm texture resembling that of a regular pizza crust. 

It is perfect for those who love pizza and want a healthy twist to the usual carb-heavy versions made from refined flours, yeast and unnecessary amounts of oil.

Ingredients

• PIZZA BASE
• ¼ cup chia seeds (whole)
• ¾ cup water
• 3 tbsp unrefined whole grain buckwheat flour (gluten free)
• 1 tsp oregano, dried
• 1 tbsp pine nuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, chopped
• 1 tsp sea salt
• TOPPINGS
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 mushrooms, sliced
• 4-5 slices bell pepper, sliced
• small handful fresh basil leaves
• 1-2 tsp oregano, dried
• ½ Spanish onion, sliced
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 oz goats cheddar cheese, grated
• handful arugula leaves (rucola)

Instructions

1. Combine chia seeds, water, buckwheat flour, oregano & salt and mix well until the mixture starts to thicken up.
2. Add chopped pine nuts and pumpkin seed.
3. Spread out the crust mixture on a piece of parchment paper and form the dough in a round shape. Flatten to about 1 cm for a firm thin crust.
4. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes until firm.
5. Remove from oven and add toppings of your choice and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Grate goat’s cheese on top and sprinkle with fresh arugula before serving.

Vanilla Bean Chia Pudding with Fresh Mint and Mango.

Ingredients:

 

- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 mango, chopped
- 2 to 3 ounces of dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios, chopped
- 1 handful of fresh mint, torn
- a drizzle of honey, if desired

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, chia seeds, vanilla bean paste and salt until combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to chill and thicken, for about 2 hours or even overnight.

When you're ready to eat the pudding, spoon it into 4 or 6 glasses or jars of your choice. Cover the top with mango, a sprinkle of dark chocolate, a sprinkle of pistachios and fresh mint. Drizzle with a bit of honey and eat.

Note: if you want your pudding sweeter, you can use a sweetened almond milk or add honey to the actual pudding when mixing it up. When I make the pudding, I portion it into jars and cover with plastic wrap, keeping them in the fridge, I add the toppings each time before eating one.

 [inspired by giada's feel good food]