Name: Chia Pudding
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened soy, hemp or almond milk; 1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut; 1 cup water; 2-4 medjool or 4-8 regular dates, pitted (see notes); 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder (see notes); 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 cup chia seeds, divided

Serves

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened soy, hemp or almond milk

1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut

1 cup water

2-4 medjool or 4-8 regular dates, pitted (see notes)

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder (see notes)

1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 cup chia seeds, divided

Instructions

Blend milk, coconut, water, dates, vanilla, cardamom and 1/4 cup of the chia seeds in a high-powered blender. Add additional milk if needed to adjust consistency. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup chia seeds. Refrigerate for 15 minutes and stir again to distribute seeds evenly.

If desired, top with fresh berries and/or toasted unsweetened coconut.
For a parfait, alternate layers of berries with pudding in a wine glass.
For a chocolate chia pudding, blend in 2 tablespoons natural cocoa powder.

Note:
Adjust dates to desired sweetness.
A 1/2 teaspoon of alcohol-free vanilla extract can be substituted for the vanilla bean powder

Nutrition Facts

Calories 280, Protein 7 g, Carbohydrates 34 g, Sugars 19 g, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 42 mg, Fiber 11.1 g, Beta-Carotene 23 ug, Vitamin C 1 mg, Calcium 171 mg, Iron 2.7 mg, Folate 16 ug, Magnesium 111 mg, Potassium 391 mg, Zinc 1.4 mg, Selenium 16.8 ug

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