Chocolate Chia Pudding

Have you heard all the craze around chia seeds lately? Just three tablespoons packs roughly 16 grams of protein making it very attractive for those of us looking for alternatives to animal protein. Last night like most nights, I was thinking about what I'm going to eat for breakfast. It may seem silly but I find it best to think ahead about what I'm going to eat. It sort of gives me something to look forward to throughout the day, especially since I've been getting so creative lately

I opted for a chocolate chia pudding which I prepped the night before and topped it off with some leftover strawberry compote, blackberries, bananas and raw almonds.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (I use vanilla flavor)
• 1 teaspoon honey (use only if using plain Greek yogurt)
• 1 tablespoon cacao powder
• 1.5 cups fresh/frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup blackberries
• 1 banana
• 1/3 cup raw almonds

Directions

Place strawberries in a small saucepan on medium heat and let cook until it assumes a syrup like consistency. Let cool for about half an hour. This recipe uses only 1.5 cups. However, I typically make bigger batches and store them in the refrigerator. Next in a mixing bowl or cup mix chia seeds, almond milk, Greek yogurt, cacao powder and honey. Let sit for 10-20 minutes and then cover with lid or saran wrap. Place in refrigerator for approximately four hours or overnight. It will have a pudding like consistency. You can eat as is or top with compote, blackberries, banana, almonds or any other toppings of your choice. I think some cacao nibs and some coconut flakes are likely what I will try next. Enjoy!!!