Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup cocoa powder

14 oz canned coconut milk (about 1 3/4 cup)

5 tablespoons chia seeds

4 tablespoons maple syrup, (more or less to taste)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

Toppings of choice: fresh berries or other fruit, granola, nuts, nut butter, etc

Directions

In a bowl or mason jar, mix together the cocoa powder and coconut milk until no clumps remain. Then, stir together chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Combine well.

Let sit for 5 minutes, then, stir again to break up any clumps of chia seeds, cover and put the mixture in the fridge to “set" for 1-2 hours or overnight. The chia pudding should be nice and thick, not liquidy. If it's not thick enough, continue to let sit until thickened or if you need it sooner, add another tablespoon of chia seeds, stir and refrigerate for another 30 minutes or so.

Chia pudding can be stored for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to eat, add additional toppings as desired.