This delicious, low-sugar pudding makes a heart-healthy breakfast, snack or dessert. Chia seeds are packed with cholesterol-reducing soluble fibre and omega-3, an important fat that our bodies can’t make on their own.
Ingredients
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1/4 C cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
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3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 pinch sea salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 C coconut milk
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1/2 C chia seeds
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¼ C coconut flakes
Method
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Place the cocoa powder, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
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Add the coconut milk and whisk until smooth.
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Add the chia seeds and coconut flakes and whisk once more to combine.
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Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 3-5 hours, until the mixture reaches a pudding-like consistency.
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Serve chilled with desired toppings, such as fruit, granola, nut butter or coconut whipped cream. Keep any leftovers covered in the fridge for 4-5 days, although the pudding tastes best when fresh.
Adapted from Minimalist Baker.
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