Source: liverfoundation.org

PRESENTATION

A dessert prepared with chia seeds, coconut “milk” (beverage), honey or maple syrup, vanilla, fresh fruit (such as mango, banana, kiwi), almonds, coconut, and granola.

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 1

1/4 cup chia seeds

1 cup unsweetened coconut “milk” (beverage)

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh fruit (such as berries, sliced kiwi, mango, or banana)

1 teaspoon sliced almonds (or other nuts of choice)

Optional: shredded coconut or granola for extra topping

METOD

In a bowl, combine the chia seeds, coconut beverage, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Mix well and let rest for 5–10 minutes, then stir again.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and swell, creating a pudding-like consistency.

Before serving, wash and slice the fresh fruit.

Remove the chilled chia pudding from the refrigerator and stir well.

Divide into bowls and top each portion generously with fresh fruit and almonds.

If desired, sprinkle with shredded coconut or granola.

ALLERGENS:

• Coconut beverage: possible cases of intolerance
• Banana: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in individuals with latex allergy
• Granola: check allergens listed on the label
• Kiwi: possible cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to latex, Parietaria, birch, and grasses
• Almonds: listed among allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011; may show cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to birch and grasses
• Mango: rare allergy, usually related to the sap rather than the fruit itself
• Honey: possible reactions in individuals allergic to pollens
• Maple syrup: use caution in individuals with allergies
• Chia seeds: rare cases of allergy reported; possible cross-reactivity in individuals allergic to plants of the Lamiaceae family (mint, thyme, lavender, sage, basil, rosemary) or to other seeds (flax, sesame, sunflower, etc.)
• Vanilla: possible reactivity in individuals sensitive to spices

NOTE

• Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.

The term “milk” is commonly used but, by law, may only refer to mammalian milk. In 2017, the Court of Justice of the European Union prohibited the use of the term “milk” for plant-based products.
It is therefore more correct to refer to this product as a beverage.

Nutritional Benefits of the Ingredients

• Coconut beverage: rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and E, which support the immune system; has mild diuretic properties
• Bananas: high in potassium, an essential mineral that plays a significant role in hypertension and related conditions such as heart attack and stroke; also provide folic acid linked to serotonin production, supporting good mood and helping counter depression
• Granola: helps combat fatigue and tiredness, supports liver function, and strengthens the immune system
• Kiwi: rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that combats free radicals and supports the immune system; suitable for people with kidney disease and beneficial for liver function due to its vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content; when consumed with the peel, it also provides folic acid linked to serotonin production
• Almonds: a source of vitamin E, which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids; provide minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect the cardiovascular system; suitable for people with kidney disease and beneficial for liver function; rich in magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function
• Mango: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and provide minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that protect the cardiovascular system; suitable for people with kidney disease and beneficial for liver function; also provides folic acid linked to serotonin production
• Honey: has antianemic, cardiotonic, detoxifying, liver-protective, and diuretic properties
• Maple syrup: rich in potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins; has antioxidant, diuretic, and detoxifying properties that support immune function
• Chia seeds: a source of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids that support proper functioning of the circulatory system, metabolism, and immune system
• Vanilla: supports liver function due to its choleretic, digestive, eupeptic, stomachic, hepatoprotective, anti-hepatotoxic, and smooth muscle antispasmodic properties

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

Also suitable for individuals with:

• Anorexia / weight loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in cases of:

• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia