Chia-Up Pots Recipe

Makes

4 pots

Ingredients

2 small ripe bananas

300ml shop-bought or homemade unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk

50g chia seeds

1tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Place the bananas in a bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in the milk, then add the chia seeds and vanilla, combining well.

2. Divide the mixture between 4 small bowls, glasses or ramekins, filling to about halfway.

3. Chill in the fridge until completely cold, ideally overnight (they’ll be fine there for up to three days).

Add toppings such as:

• Chopped strawberries, passion fruit, kiwifruit and orange zest
• Chopped mango, strawberries, kiwifruit and mint leaves
• Apple sauce
• Fresh blueberries and granola
• Raspberries and mint leaves
• Sliced banana and chopped pecans
• Desiccated coconut, pineapple and chopped dates

Recipe courtesy of The Midlife Kitchen: Health-Boosting Recipes for Midlife and Beyond by Mimi Spencer and Sam Rice. Photo: Issy Crocker. (Mitchell Beazley)

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