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CHOCOLATE CHIA


PUDDINGS SERVES 4


Chia seeds are a great way of thickening and enriching a dish. Dark chocolate adds a sophisticated note, while shop-bought custard ensures this deliciously rich and creamy pudding is quick and easy to make.


500g light custard 100ml whole milk


1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped out


30g good quality cocoa powder


50g dark chocolate, roughly chopped


1 tbsp granulated sweetener 4 tbsp chia seeds 180g raspberries


1 Pour the custard and milk into a saucepan and add the vanilla pod and seeds, cocoa powder, dark chocolate and sweetener.


2 Place over a medium-low heat, whisking gently until


Health Fact


Chia seeds are full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fi bre – which all help stave off hunger. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants which help you to recover after a workout too.


DON’T FORGET DESSERT...


the chocolate is completely melted – this will only take a


couple of minutes. Remove


from the heat and discard the vanilla pod.


3 Add the chia seeds to the chocolate mixture and whisk again until well combined.


4 Divide half the raspberries between 4 small jars or glasses. Spoon the chia mixture into the glasses and place in the fridge for 2 hours to chill.


5 Pile the remaining raspberries on top of the puddings to serve.


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ALMOND CHICKEN SERVES 2


Knock up this fresh chicken twist and add fl uff y basmati rice as a quick and easy midweek treat.


1 medium onion 1 clove of garlic 1 tsp curry powder 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp ground almonds 2 chicken breasts 150g basmati rice 2 tsp fresh coriander 150g natural yoghurt


1 Heat oil in a frying pan and soften the onion, add the garlic and curry powder then cook on a moderate heat for 5 mins.


2 Chop the chicken into 2cm thick strips and add to the pan. Brown off for 5-6 mins then turn the heat down low and add the almonds, stirring gently. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the yoghurt.


3 As this is cooking, boil the rice until fl uff y.


3 Serve the chicken with the rice, and garnish with chopped coriander.


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