This pudding is packed with health-promoting chia seeds, almond milk, cinnamon, cocoa, coconut flakes and dried fruit. It’s the perfect chocolate treat.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 cup 2% milk (can use all almond milk for a nondairy option)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons dried tart cherries or other unsweetened dried fruit
Directions
- Place chia seeds, milks, honey, cocoa, cinnamon and vanilla in a glass container with a tight lid.
- Seal and shake well to combine. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- Serve topped with coconut flakes and dried fruit to garnish.
Note: For a smoother texture, blend pudding in a high-power blender before refrigerating. Be sure to blend well to avoid a gritty texture.
Nutrition information (per serving)
Makes 6 servings
Serving = 1/2 cup
Calories: 140
Total fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Protein: 4 g
Total carbohydrate: 16 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 7 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
