Banana Chia Pudding

Determined to try something new, I confidently experimented with chia and received enthusiastic approval from the family. With around 10 overripe bananas on hand, I was inspired to create something unique. Typically, bananas in our house end up in a cake, which often requires more sugar than preferred to taste good. This alternative, perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack, or dessert, might be an acquired taste for some, but it offers a versatile and solid base open to interpretation.

Ingredients

1 cup chia seeds ( happened to use black chis seeds in this concoction)

1 cup coconut milk

3 tablespoons of vanilla essence (or to taste)

2 ripe bananas

Optional Extras

Honey (To Top)

Cream (To top)

Method

1. Mash bananas in a mixing bowl till almost smooth but still a little lumpy

2. Add all other ingredients

3. Mix till all ingredients appear blended together ( blending also an option)

4. Add to serving bowl

5. Chill in fridge for 1 hour

6. Serve up!

   
   
   
   
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8. Conclusion

   This dish was a hit and doesn't seem to spike glucose levels much at all! While it might sound a bit fancy and even earn the title of 'superfood,' chia is well-known for its incredible therapeutic effects—not just for diabetes, but also for managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and vision. The National Library of Medicine backs it up: chia is a fantastic booster for your immune system! (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4926888/).

   
   

   The amazing thing about this dish is that it's healthy, budget-friendly, and incredibly easy to whip up! You can even prepare it the night before and enjoy it for breakfast. I'm all about keeping it simple while being conscious of ingredients, cost, and, of course, flavor!

   
   

   Here is a live representation of blood glucose levels following the consumption of this food. This dish was consumed at 11 am, and despite the many influencing factors, you can see that within 2 hours, there has been no spike, and the levels have remained steady. Although slightly above the time in range, this demonstrates the stability of the levels despite being elevated, because perfection isn't always possible. As https://www.knowdiabetes.org.uk/blog/those-bothersome-blood-sugar-spikes-after-meals/ indicates, reducing spikes can aid in maintaining 'time in range' or target range, which varies for each individual, though the general recommendation is between 5-10 mmols.