Here’s a detailed recipe for Raspberry & Yogurt Chia Pudding, including Weight Watchers points:
Raspberry & Yogurt Chia Pudding Recipe
Ingredients:
- ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ cup milk of your choice (almond, coconut, dairy, etc.)
- 100 grams plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works well)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- Sweetener to taste (maple syrup, honey, stevia, etc.)
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- A squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
- A pinch of black pepper
- Optional toppings: granola, nuts, seeds, additional berries
Instructions:
- Mash the Raspberries:
- Mash half of the raspberries with a fork.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a bowl or mason jar, combine the mashed raspberries, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla extract, lemon juice (if using), and black pepper.
- Stir well to ensure there are no chia seed clumps.
- Refrigerate:
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight, to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and set the pudding.
- Serve:
- When ready to serve, stir the pudding again.
- Top with the remaining fresh raspberries and any optional toppings like granola, nuts, seeds, or more berries.
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of sweetener based on your taste and the tartness of the raspberries.
- If the mixture seems too thick after soaking, add a splash more milk.
- This pudding can stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of milk and yogurt, including dairy-free options.
Weight Watchers Points Calculation
To calculate the Weight Watchers points, we’ll need to consider the specific ingredients and their quantities:
- Chia Seeds (2 tablespoons): 4 points
- Plain Greek Yogurt (100 grams): 2 points (non-fat variety)
- Milk (½ cup):
- Almond milk (unsweetened): 1 point
- Regular cow’s milk (skim): 2 points
- Raspberries (½ cup): 0 points
- Sweetener:
- Maple syrup (1 tablespoon): 3 points
- Honey (1 tablespoon): 3 points
- Stevia: 0 points
Assuming you use non-fat Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, and stevia:
Total Weight Watchers Points per Serving: 6 points
If you use regular skim milk and honey or maple syrup, adjust accordingly.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Raspberry & Yogurt Chia Pudding for breakfast!