Chia Seed Porridge with Orange & Yogurt

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Chia Seed Porridge with Orange & Yogurt
45 min.
2
202kcal

Suggestions


Start your day on a refreshing note with this delightful Chia Seed Porridge featuring vibrant blood oranges and creamy yogurt. This easy-to-make breakfast is not only a feast for the eyes but also packs a nutritional punch. With the perfect balance of textures and flavors, it's a wonderful way to embrace a wholesome morning meal, whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch or rushing out the door.

The star of this dish, chia seeds, are renowned for their impressive health benefits. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein, making them an ideal addition to your diet. When soaked in blood orange juice, these tiny seeds transform into a thick, pudding-like texture that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Blood oranges, with their unique ruby-red flesh and sweet-tart flavor, add a burst of color and a hint of citrus zest to this porridge. Combined with the velvety soy yogurt, every spoonful offers a blissful blend of creamy and fruity goodness. Plus, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, catering to various dietary preferences.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this beautiful dish that serves two, making it perfect for sharing with a loved one or enjoying all by yourself. So, get ready to elevate your breakfast game and indulge in a bowl of this tasty and nourishing Chia Seed Porridge with Orange and Yogurt!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup blood orange juice (4 fl oz/125ml)
  •  blood oranges peeled
  • tsp chia seeds 
  • tbsp agave nectar 
  • 0.5 cup soybean oil plain (4 oz/125g) (natural)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife

Directions

  1. Put the chia seeds, blood orange juice and agave syrup into a bowl and mix together.
  2. Put the bowl in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the chia seeds have absorbed all the liquid.
  3. Using a sharp knife, segment the oranges by cutting away the pith and membrane so that only the flesh remains.
  4. Divide the chia mixture between 2 bowls, add the blood orange segments and top each portion with half the yogurt.
  5. Serve immediately.
  6. Reprinted with permission from Le Pain Quotidien Cookbook: Delicious Recipes from Le Pain Quotidien by Alain Coumont. Copyright © Octopus Publishing Group Ltd 2013; text copyright © PQ LicensingSA and Creative CommunicationSCRL 2013; photographs copyright © Creative CommunicationSCRL 201
  7. Published by Mitchell Beazley, an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd.

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein3.65%
Fat58.91%
Carbs37.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.75
Glycemic Load
5.01
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.8586956210758%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
10.95mg
Naringenin
3.32mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:201.8kcal
10.09%
Fat:13.55g
20.84%
Saturated Fat:1.95g
12.16%
Carbohydrates:19.37g
6.46%
Net Carbohydrates:16.16g
5.88%
Sugar:13.56g
15.07%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:2.32mg
0.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.89g
3.78%
Vitamin C:39.83mg
48.28%
Vitamin K:22.47µg
21.4%
Fiber:3.21g
12.84%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.51%
Magnesium:35.03mg
8.76%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.63%
Phosphorus:81.26mg
8.13%
Folate:29.57µg
7.39%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.22%
Selenium:4.72µg
6.74%
Calcium:62.6mg
6.26%
Copper:0.11mg
5.4%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.32%
Potassium:180.51mg
5.16%
Iron:0.77mg
4.26%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.22%
Vitamin A:157.57IU
3.15%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.86%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.72%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.5%
Source:Epicurious