Valerie’s yummy 4-ingredient anti-inflammatory dessert is chia pudding. She uses a flavored protein shake as her liquid, plus blackberries and gut-healthy yogurt on top. Chia seeds have omega-3 fatty acids that may help lower inflammation. <\/p>\n
If there’s anyone we trust to give us a classic recipe that they’ve been enjoying for years, it’s Valerie Bertinelli. We loved her favorite old-fashioned snack<\/a>, and now the actor and Food Network host has another simple recipe to share.\n<\/p>\n Bertinelli shared an easy dessert that only takes four ingredients to make. It’s customizable, tasty and may even help reduce inflammation. Here’s what she had to say about her go-to cold dessert.\n<\/p>\n Making Valerie’s Chia Pudding <\/p>\n “I made chia pudding for my treat for the day,” Bertinelli said. “And it’s really easy: you take 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and a half a cup of liquid.”\n<\/p>\n Chia seeds<\/a> have plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein. They can help reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol and can help promote weight loss, if that is your goal. Chia pudding is a great way to incorporate the healthy seeds into your diet in a delicious way.\n<\/p>\n Plus, the liquid that Bertinelli added was Core Power’s Strawberry Banana High-Protein Shake. We named Core Power as one of our favorite protein shakes on the market in EatingWell’s protein shake taste test<\/a>, so we definitely approve of this option!\n<\/p>\n “I stirred it up, put it in the fridge, let it sit for about four hours,” Bertinelli explained. “Overnight’s better, but I forgot to make it last night. And then I put a little bit of vanilla yogurt on top and some fresh blackberries.”\n<\/p>\n How Valerie Fights Inflammation with Dessert <\/p>\n Topping off the pudding with blackberries and yogurt adds an extra anti-inflammatory punch<\/a> to this recipe. Adding these foods into your eating pattern can contribute to reducing inflammation, and combat symptoms<\/a> like joint stiffness, mental fog and digestive issues.\n<\/p>\n That’s all it takes! Just four ingredients for a fruity and satisfying bite. Bertinelli’s recipe is very similar to our own chia pudding formula<\/a> that we absolutely swear by. It’s completely customizable and so easy to make ahead of time.\n<\/p>\n It’s so nutritious that you could actually eat it for breakfast and be fueled to take on the rest of the morning. Recipes like our Chai Chia Pudding<\/a> and Berry-Orange Chia Pudding<\/a> are perfect for adding to your morning routine.\n<\/p>\n