It is 2019, the big grand year is here. Before we knew it, the 365 days of 2018 vanished like a blink of an eye. Many a change witnessed, many happy moments and many many new learnings. Ring in the new year and in comes the list of resolutions.
So here are some on my list
- I will like to get back up on that bicycle.
- Totally uphold my 100 per cent withdrawal from refined sugar and bring up the cut down of total sugar to 70per cent (I still like a bit here and there, so keeping it real.)
- Explore at least 5 lesser known spots on the map (totally up to my hubby financier)
- To keep the laundry and dishes to manageable levels… and so on and so forth.
How does chia work
The edible seeds of Salvina hispanica, have been used form ancient cultures of Mayan and Aztec. These tiny black and white seeds are nutritionally sound. The seeds carry fibre, protein, calcium, alpha linoleic acid and omega 3’s which make them unique. the high fibre content of soaked chia has been promoted as a weight loss aid. Chia is considered a complete protein and hence this makes it providing a better fullness when added to meals. the alpha linoleic acid is highly beneficial to diabetics. keeping up the hydration the only drawback of chia is that it needs to be consumed soaked. Consuming dry chia seeds can cause choking.
This Recipe Swap
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Passive Time | 4 hours |
| Servings | pops |
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup drinking water Swap for coconut water if you want to heighten the coconut flavour
- 1 cup coconut milk ( I used light)
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice mix
- 1-2 tbsp agave nectar
Ingredients for soaking prior
for the popsicle
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- Soak the chia in water or coconut water for a minimum of two hours, allowing to it swell and become a jelly.
- Steam the diced pumpkin after sprinkling a pinch of salt, till it is soft but holds the shape.
- Set aside to cool.
- When the chia and pumpkin are ready, use a frother to mix the pumpkin spice mix and agave in the coconut milk.
- Now add the soaked chia and mix gently.
- Into the popsicle mould pour the chia coconut milk mix and alternated the layers with steamed pumpkin.
- Cover the popsicle mould andfreeze for a minimum of two hours till set.
- Gently dip the popsicle moulds in warm water and unmould the popsicles.
- Enjoy on a hot summer afternoon.
You can use regular milk to do the same recipe.
Swap the sweetener to any of your choice
If younger children are consuming this use chia powder.
We have swapped the pumpkin the second time and tried mangoes, mango papaya jam and strawberries too. they all came out beautiful.
Instead of diced pumpkin, you can use a puree or canned one too.
Oh, my! These popsicles look so good!
I’m drooling!
Would never have thought of using pumpkin in a popsicle.
What a lovely idea of popsicles with chia! Love your twists… good luck on your 2019 resolutions…
I’m glad you chose my pumpkin Chia Pudding recipe and made into interesting popsicles…that’s an awesome way too…will give a try to make this popsicles this summer
what a nice twist to make popsicles out of the mix and I love pumpkin in anything. I am sure I would love this!
Such a lovely recipe! I have been looking for ways to use up some chia seeds. I think I still have pumpkin, too! All of the recipe swap recipes are so inspiring!
This is such a great recipe for chia seeds. I am at loss when it comes to using chia seeds and this is just so perfect. Love the coconut flavored popsicle and the chia seed would have given it a great texture.
I don’t mind having this healthy yet delicious pumpkin chia popsicles even in winter, such an easy and nutritious recipe.
These popsicles look so pretty to look at but guilt free too. They look delectable and I am sure I could easily eat a couple on a hot day.This was definitely a good pick for your recipe swap.
Now, this popsicle is something I need to try. Trying to understand the flavours must taste amazing.
I can’t believe what transformation the chia pudding has taken.. from a pudding to a popsicle. Awesome, just the thing I need for the hot weather.
Good resolutions there. Popsicle with such healthy ingredients, just awesome, I would not mind it giving to my kids everyday
Such an interesting one Seema, never thought of pumpkin popsicle. I need to try this during summer.
Popsicle using chia seeds particularly is quite a lovely idea !! Love to try soon this combination dear