Chocolate Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients

• 6 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped fine
• 1 cup canned coconut milk (“Native Forest”)
• 1 large banana
• 1 ½ tablespoons raw cacao powder (“Navitas Naturals”)
• Dash of sea salt
• ½ cup chia seeds

Optional toppings:  Shredded coconut, blueberries, strawberries

Procedure

1. Soak the dates in hot water for 15 minutes if not already soft and chewy.
2. In a high speed blender, process soaked dates, coconut milk, banana, cacao powder and salt until smooth.
3. Transfer liquid to a 32 oz container with a lid and add chia seeds.  Shake and stir until well combined. 
4. Cover and refrigerate a minimum of four hours.
5. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with shredded coconut and fresh berries of choice.

Yield: 8 servings Print