Chocolate chia pudding

This pudding is chocolatey, thick, delicious... and has a nice frostiness from the ice! I like to top it (and most of my puddings) with cacao nibs and coconut flakes.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons chia seed
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 2- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoon lucuma powder
• 1 teaspoon mesquite powder
• Vanilla Stevia (or other sweetener), to taste

Shake the chia and water together in a glass jar or plastic container, and then set aside for at least 30 minutes, allowing the chia to swell. 
Blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. 

Tip: Let the chia soak in the water overnight and then whip it up in a jiffy for breakfast!

Chia pudding

Chia pudding made with almond milk and cinnamon and raisins tastes like tapioca pudding; you may also try pomegranate juice

Serves 6

Chia seeds soaked overnight turn into a simple pudding, similar in consistency to tapioca.

Ingredients

2/3 cup chia seeds
2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk such as soy, almond or rice milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons currants or chopped dried figs or dates
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes 

Method

Put chia seeds, almond milk and vanilla in a 1-quart glass jar with a lid. Tighten the lid and shake well to thoroughly combine. Or, stir together seeds, almond milk and vanilla in a bowl. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, stir well. Spoon into bowls and top with fruit and coconut.

Nutrition

Per serving: 280 calories (70 from fat), 7g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 49g total carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 3g protein