
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Requirements
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup Chia seeds
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2-5 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk vigorously to combine. Pour into individual serving cups and cover. Let it rest in the fridge overnight or for 3-5 hours, until it has achieved a pudding-like consistency. Top with your favourite fruit and serve chilled!

Quick Breakfast Parfait
Requirements
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1/4 cup granola
2 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts or pecans)
3/4 cup plain yogurt
Honey or maple syrup to sweeten
Preparation
Mix together flax seeds, granola and chopped nuts. Layer your breakfast glass by alternating between the granola mixture and yogurt. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and top with your favourite berry.

Green Power Smoothie
Requirements
1 cup (packed) spinach
1/2 cup frozen berries
1 banana (cut into pieces)
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
Preparation
Puree everything with 1 cup water in a blender until smooth. Add a few ice cubes while blending if you like yours chilled.

Mashed Avocado Toast
Requirements
2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
1 ripe avocado, mashed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup of your favourite topping (Poached egg, cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes)
salt and pepper
Preparation
Mix together the mashed avocado with lemon juice.
Spread the avocado mixture on toast, top with your favourite topping and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Whole Wheat Pancakes
Requirements
1 cup buttermilk (Or mix 1 cup milk + 1tbsp vinegar and set aside for 10 mins)
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoon melted butter
Butter for greasing the pan
Preparation
Whisk together buttermilk, egg and melted butter. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Mix the dry ingredients and the buttermilk mixture until just combined. There may still be a few lumps in the mixture which is okay. Heat a non-stick pan and brush with butter. Add small scoops of the pancake batter, and lightly spread with the back of a spoon. Cook until you see bubbles forming on the surface. Flip and cook for a few minutes on the other side. Serve warm with maple syrup, honey or powdered sugar.
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Written by Chandni Ghosh on Aug 17, 2015