Orange Creamsicle Chia Pudding

Ingredients

1 can (400 mL) light coconut milk
2 navel oranges
1/4 cup (50 mL) PC Organics Black Chia Seed
1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
1/4 tsp (1 mL) PC Black Label Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Pour coconut milk into a medium bowl; whisk well to combine. Measure 1 cup (250 mL) of the coconut milk into a measuring cup; set aside. Reserve remaining coconut milk for another use.
Segment one orange; cut each segment into thirds and set aside in small bowl.
Grate rind off the second orange using a fine-holed grater then squeeze juice from orange; place both in large bowl. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) coconut milk, chia, honey and vanilla until well combined. Cover and refrigerate about 1 to 2 hours or until chia has absorbed all of the liquid. Divide pudding among four small serving bowls; top with sliced orange segments. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories 130 cal
Fat 6 g
Sodium 0 mg
Carbohydrate 16 g
Fibre 6 g
Protein 3 g
Very high in fibre
CHEF’S TIPS

To segment an orange, use a sharp knife to slice off top and bottom of orange. Using even downward strokes, slice the peel and pith away from the flesh; discard. Cut between the membranes to segment orange into thin wedges. Place in bowl along with any juices.

Honey is a sweet viscous substance produced by bees. They “collect” honey from flower nectar (a plant secretion rich in sugars) and store it in a wax structure called a honeycomb. This food is especially popular in our region. It has been produced and used for generations for food, but also for treatment.

There are different types of honey, depending on the region in which it is grown: pine, forest, meadow, acacia, etc.