Photo credit: Laura G. Diaz As summer blossoms, I’ve come up with a snack that’s sure to brighten up those moments when one feels peckish. Nothing beats this mango chia pudding, topped with a bottle of Bio-K+ vegan drinkable probiotic with the delicate tropical flavor of this exquisite fruit. Made from fermented soy, this probiotic contains a minimum of 50 billion live and active bacteria, making it an excellent choice for our digestive health. But that’s not all! In addition to tantalizing our taste buds, this probiotic gives us the benefits of fermented foods. In fact, the wonders of fermentation are not limited to sauerkraut and kimchi, but can also be found in the little bottles of Bio-K+ drinkable probiotics. A real ray of sunshine for our gut! SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS Chia Pudding 6 tbsp. chia seeds 1 bottle Bio-K+ fermented soy vegan drinkable probiotic - mango flavor 1¾ cups unsweetened soy beverage 3 tbsp. maple syrup (or 4 tbsp. to taste) 1 tsp. ground cardamom 1 large pinch of sea salt Topping 3 Ataulfo mangoes, ripe 4 tsp. orange juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract ¼ tsp. ground turmeric PREPARATION OF THE CHIA PUDDING In a large bowl, whisk together all pudding ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until pudding-like texture is obtained. PREPARATION OF MANGO TOPPING In a small blender, blend mangoes (mango flesh) with orange juice, vanilla and turmeric until perfectly smooth. Set aside. ASSEMBLY In four small glass jars, spread a small amount of mango topping, then top with a layer of chia pudding (if desired, repeat, alternating layers). Enjoy! Note: This pudding can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
