Chia seed pudding with coconut milk, fresh fruit and almonds

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 cup (unsweetened) coconut milk
• 1 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh fruits (such as berries, sliced kiwi, mango, or banana)
• 1 teaspoon sliced almonds (or other nuts of your choice)
• Optional: shredded coconut or granola for additional toppings

Instructions:

1. In a bowl or jar, combine the chia seeds, coconut milk, honey or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then stir again to prevent clumping.
2. Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and swell up, creating a pudding-like consistency.
3. Before serving, prepare your fresh fruits by washing and slicing them as desired.
4. Take the chilled chia seed pudding out of the refrigerator. Give it a good stir to loosen it up. Divide the pudding into serving bowls or glasses.
5. Top each serving with generous amounts of fresh fruit and almonds. You can also sprinkle on shredded coconut, or granola for added texture and flavor.
6. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious chia seed pudding immediately or refrigerate for later!

Nutrition

• Servings per recipe: 2
• Serving size: 1
• Calories: 230; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Trans Fat: 0g; Sodium: 50mg; Total Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugars: 9g; Protein: 4g