Recipe: Strawberry Chia Pots

Dr Libby Weaver’s new book “The Energy Guide” is in stores now. It focuses on nutrition, biochemistry and emotion as contributors to long term health.

The following recipe for Strawberry Chia Pots is from the book. If you are interested in finding out more, you can visit her website here.

Serves 4

• 250g strawberries, hulled and halved
• 1 banana, chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp melted extra virgin coconut oil, at room temperature
• 1 x 400ml tin coconut cream
• 1/2 cup (70g) black chia seeds, plus extra for sprinkling

METHOD

1. Place 200g of the strawberries and the banana, spices, vanilla, coconut oil and coconut cream in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold through the chia seeds.

2. Divide among four serving pots or bowls, then cover and refrigerate overnight.

3. Serve with the remaining strawberry halves and a sprinkle of extra chia seeds.

The Energy Guide
by Dr Libby Weaver
Publisher: Macmillan
RRP: $39.99