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Happy Valentine’s Day! Are you celebrating or just keeping it low key? We are keeping it low key and making dinner at home tonight. Michael is planning a 5 course meal for us. I guess that might not really be low key haha. I am pretty pumped though! He has become a great cook over the past few years we have lived together, l love his creations so i decided to share this perfect Valentines day recipe i hope you enjoy



Honey and fresh blood oranges make this creamy, thick Blood Orange Chia Pudding a winner. Feel free to substitute regular oranges if you can’t get the blood. Bonus: this pudding is pretty darn good for you, so it’s fine for a breakfast or as a light dessert.

Oh, chia pudding. You are so delicious. So easy to make. So full of health benefits. Fiber. Protein. Antioxidants. Omega-3s - Looks like l have hopped on the Chia Crazy Train?

This blood orange chia pudding is flavored with fresh blood orange juice, which also makes it a lovely pinky-peachy color, too. But you could absolutely just use regular ole oranges, or grapefruit, or a mix of any citrus you like.

It sits overnight and becomes this delicious, creamy, thick pudding. It’s only sweetened with a little honey, so it has no refined sugar and this can actually be eaten for either breakfast or as a light, dreamy dessert.



Crunchy almonds top it for nice texture and the blood orange juice gets mixed with a bit of honey for a light, citrusy sauce.

This blood orange chia pudding uses almond milk and yogurt, but to make it completely dairy-free/vegan you could use any type of alternative yogurt you’d like. Maple syrup can always be used instead of honey.

Make this and serve it at brunch in short, wide mason jars for a pretty (and remarkably easy) addition. Mother’s Day brunch, anyone?



PREPARATION

Make the pudding. Mix all of the ingredients together and stir very well. Let sit in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 6 hours. Stir halfway through if possible to redistribute the chia seeds.

When ready to serve, divide the pudding into 4 glasses. Segment the blood oranges by cutting both the top and bottom of the orange. Using a sharp knife, peel the skin from top to bottom so there is no white pith. Cut in between the membranes to segment the oranges.

Squeeze what is left from the oranges on top of the segments in a bowl. Gently stir the oranges and juice with honey. Let sit 5 minutes.

Divide the oranges and juice on top of the 4 glasses. Top each glass with one tablespoon of chopped almonds. Enjoy!




INGREDIENTS

FOR THE PUDDING

1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup 2% Greek yogurt

FOR TOPPING:

3 blood oranges, segmented
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons chopped almonds


NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving size: per ½ cup   Calories: 127    Fat: 6g    Carbohydrates: 14g     Sugar: 7g     Fiber: 7g    Protein: 4g


Benefits of CHIA

Plant-based foods have long been associated with a reduced risk of many adverse health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and overall mortality. They have been shown to support a healthy complexion, increased energy, and overall lower weight.

Cardiovascular disease and cholesterol

Increased fiber intake has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 
A review of 67 separate controlled trials found that even a modest 10-gram per day increase in fiber intake reduced LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, as well as total cholesterol. Recent studies have shown that dietary fiber may play a role in regulating the immune system and inflammation. In this way, it may decrease the risk of inflammation-related conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity.

Diabetes

High-fiber diets are associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes. Eating high-fiber meals helps to keep blood sugar stable. Based on a review of findings from several large studies, The National Institute of Medicine found that diets with 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories were associated with significant reductions in the risk of both coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Omega-3s to fight heart disease

Research suggests that omega-3s can decrease the risk for thrombosis and arrhythmias, disorders that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. Omega-3s may also decrease LDL, total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reduce atherosclerotic plaque, improve endothelial function, and slightly lower blood pressure. The richest sources of plant-based omega-3s are chia seeds, flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, hempseeds, hempseed oil, and walnuts.




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If you’ve been looking to switch up your t routine (and boost your healthy snack game), make this tasty Raspberry Blood Orange Chia Seed Pudding!  It’s so light and healthy, so nice and creamy, you will wish you made more






The year before I went to college and eventually I got inspired to live a healthier lifestyle than the one I was living.  At the time, I had just quit working at a pretzel joint in the mall.  I only worked there in the summer between semesters, but in that short period of time I had gained 12lbs.  TWELVE POUNDS IN ONE SUMMER!

I had enough.  I wanted to get healthy.  I wanted to feel better and treat my body better.  A girl can only take so many butter-drenched pretzels.

I went to the grocery store and stepped into the produce section — part of the grocery store that I wasn’t all too familiar with.  I looked at the leafy greens and carrots and beets.  A few steps further and I got to the salad dressings, vegan fix-ins, and bottled juices and smoothies.  I always liked getting fruit smoothies at stands and restaurants, and I didn’t own a blender back then, so I thought that getting smoothies from the grocery store was an easy way to get in a few servings of fruit without having to wash, chop and prep anything at home.

I scanned through all the bottles, looking at the ingredient lists, nutrition labels, and price tags.  I eventually decided on getting about 6 different flavors of Bolthouse Farms® smoothies and protein shakes.  I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were, and after that, I kept returning back and back again for the Blue Goodness smoothie and the Blended Coffee Protein Plus…  deeeelicious!







Bolthouse Farms has a wide range of premium refrigerated juices, smoothies, protein shakes and cafe beverages that are, pretty much perfect for anyone.

Gluten free with no added artificial flavors, preservatives, or high-fructose corn syrup?  I’ll take it.

Thinking about it now, that was around 7 years ago.  The healthy habits I started back then led me to major in Nutritional Sciences in university and start this healthy dessert recipe blog.  I’ve learned a lot between then and now, but there’s still a constant — it’s way easier to grab a tasty, all natural juice drink from the fridge than revolve your entire day around cooking and cleaning…  or goin’ to town on a bag of unhealthy potato chips.







When I was in college, I had a pretty structured life: wake up, go to class, workout, go home, sleep, repeat.  As much as I love the grad life nowadays (aka, no exam dates and annoying teachers), and even though I’m still eating healthy foods and desserts, I miss some of the structure and planning and scheduling.  I feel like I do better work when I have time frames and clearly set goals for my personal life, my blog, and my exercise routine.  I used to workout 3-4x a week and it slowly dropped to 1-2x.  I used to be able to do 10 consecutive unassisted pull-ups and it quickly fell to 3.  I do have more on my plate now compared to last year, but that really is no excuse.

I’ve had enough.  I want to achieve balance again!

My first step involved getting a jumbo calendar back up on the wall.  I used this enormous calendar all four years in college.  Each day’s box has enough space for me to write in to-do lists, appointments, hangouts, blog post dates, workouts, etc.

My second step involved having more meal staples.  It’s easy to stay on track when you’ve got Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough DIY Protein Bars stocked up and ready to go in your freezer.  It’s easy to grab a healthy snack when your fridge has got Raw Matcha Green Tea Fudge, Texas Sheet Cake AND Peanut Butter Apple Yogurt Dip always on hand (these have been regulars for me over the last couple of hectic weeks).

But now I’m gonna add another to the list:  this Healthy Raspberry Blood Orange Chia Seed Pudding. This pudding is SO simple and UBER tasty.  I will be making this (and variations) over and over ag




HEALTHY RASPBERRY BLOOD ORANGE CHIA SEED PUDDING

INGREDIENTS 

3 cups Bolthouse Farms® Raspberry Blood Orange Juice
1 cup Full Fat Coconut Milk, canned
¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
120g (10 tbs) Chia Seeds


DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, whisk together the Bolthouse Farms Raspberry Blood Orange Juice, coconut milk and vanilla extract.
Whisk in the chia seeds.
Pour into jars, seal tightly, and refrigerate overnight.


So Tasty So Quick & Easy --    Prep Time: 10 minutes    Cook Time: 0 minutes    Total Time: 10 minutes    Fat per serving: 19    Calories per serving: 340

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories 340    Calories from Fat 170    Total Fat 19g 29%    Saturated Fat 7g 18%    Cholesterol 0mg 37%    Sodium 10mg 0,1%    Potassium 316mg 16%    Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%    Dietary Fiber 14g 56%    Sugars 18g    Protein 9g 19%    Vitamin A 1.8%    Vitamin C 27.1%    Calcium 2.7%    Iron 10.1%


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I was in the line at the food store on Monday, and the woman in front of me was buying a pumpkin pie. And I thought to myself “I can eat pumpkin pie now!? It’s fall time!? I want to go to there!!”. Pumpkin pie is maybe my all time favorite dessert. Especially if I sprinkle it with some cocoa or chocolate chips. I have a bit of a sweet tooth.

This is the ultimate pumpkin dish in my book. It tastes like pumpkin pie, and the texture is very similar too. The difference is that this is much quicker, and easier to make, and doesn’t require any eggs. Plus, because there is no crust, you get all the healthy stuff and can stuff your face guiltlessly!!! And believe me, I stuff my face with this pudding.






Health highlight of pumpkin: Pumpkin, humble though it may seem, is actually a superfood. It is high in carotenoids (which are antioxidants), full of fiber, and low in calories. Pumpkin is a good source of potassium, and a very good source of iron, and vitamin c.

 Despite the natural sugars in pumpkin, it is a strongly anti-inflammatory food. Pumpkin can help protect your vision, regulate your blood sugar, and may even help prevent cancer. The best part is that you can get all these benefits by popping open a can!! Pretty sweet!!



PREPARATION


In a medium pot add the maple syrup, pumpkin, and spice

Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes

Whisk in the arrowroot

Add the almond milk and whisk well

Return to a boil and allow to cook until thick, about 3 minutes more

Place the pudding into containers and refrigerate until chilled



INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
¾ cup Pumpkin
1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice (1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg, and a pinch of ginger and allspice can be subbed)
3 tablespoons Arrowroot (sweet rice flour, or cornstarch can be subbed)
1 ½ cups Almond Milk
Coconut Whipped Cream (optional, to serve)
Recipe spicily chosen for all my vegan's, enjoy my friends


NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving Size: 1 (129 g) Servings Per Recipe: 8

Calories 226.4    Calories from Fat 52 23%    Total Fat 5.8 g 8%     Saturated Fat 0.6 g 2%    Cholesterol 0 mg 0%     Sodium 496 mg 20%     Total Carbohydrate 42 g 13%     Dietary Fiber 3 g 12%    Sugars 23.5 g 93%    Protein 2.6 g 5%

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