Whether you are diabetic or not, this delightful summer pudding is a must-have. The natural sweetness of Rooibos is perfect as the main flavour component in this easy pudding.
Every ingredient in this recipe is nutritious and good for you. If you feel like something sweet, but need to manage your carbohydrate intake, this is a winner. Thanks to the Rooibos and other complementing, all-natural ingredients, no added sugar is needed. Rooibos is also known to assist with glucose stability and the secretion of insulin and it contains the antioxidant, aspalathin, unique to Rooibos. So, Rooibos is indeed more than just a cup of tea.
“Whether you are diabetic or not, this delightful summer pudding is a must-have. The natural sweetness of Rooibos is perfect as the main flavour component in this easy pudding. Every ingredient in this recipe is nutritious and good for you. If you feel like something sweet, but need to manage your carbohydrate intake, this is a winner. Thanks to the Rooibos and other complementing, all-natural ingredients, no added sugar is needed,” says Heleen Meyer, popular cookbook author and healthy food consultant,
- 3 Rooibos Tea Bags
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Essence
- 2 Tsp Finely Grated Lemon Rind
- 200 ml Boiling Water
- 2 Cups Plain Unsweetened Double Cream Yoghurt
- ⅓ Cup Chia Seeds
- ½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 6-8 Small Strawberries
- Mint Leaves, Toasted Flaked Almonds (See Tips) And More Berries To Garnish
- Place tea bags, vanilla and lemon rind in a jug. Add boiling water, stir through and draw to a strong tea. Then allow to cool completely.
- Remove tea bags and stir the cooled, seasoned tea into the yoghurt. Add the chia seeds and cinnamon and mix well.
- Spoon the Rooibos mixture into individual glasses or serving bowls (about 160 ml per portion). Allow to set for about 30-45 minutes in the fridge.
- Meanwhile, blend the strawberries to make a purée – don’t be tempted to add sugar.
- Just before serving, spoon the strawberry purée over the chia puddings. Garnish with mint, almonds and more berries.
- The Rooibos tea can also be seasoned with a cinnamon stick. Add to the tea bags with the vanilla and remove before stirring into the yoghurt.
- A naturally flavoured Rooibos tea, like a vanilla, berry or a floral option would be delicious in this dessert.
- Toast almond flakes in a dry frying pan, without any oil. Heat over a medium temperature and toast for a few minutes or until golden brown. Take care as they can burn quite quickly.
- Chia seeds are available at most health stores and large supermarkets.
