Black Forest Chia Pudding

This pudding tastes so decadent, it’s hard to believe it’s so healthy, but it is! Not only is it delicious, it’s also packed with nutrients including protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats (including omega-3s), fiber, vitamins, minerals, and assorted antioxidant polyphenols. Perfect dessert or breakfast!

You will need

• 1½ cups pitted fresh or thawed-from-frozen cherries
• ½ cup mashed banana
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp chia seeds, ground
• Optional: 2 pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and then drained (include these if you prefer a sweeter pudding)
• Garnish: a few almonds, and/or berries, and/or cherries and/or cacao nibs

Method

(we suggest you read everything at least once before doing anything)

1) Blend the ingredients except for the chia seeds and the garnish, with ½ cup of water, until completely smooth

2) Divide into two small bowls or glass jars

3) Add 1 tbsp ground chia seeds to each, and stir until evenly distributed

4) Add the garnish and refrigerate overnight or at least for some hours. There’s plenty of wiggle-room here, so make it at your convenience and serve at your leisure.

Enjoy!

Want to learn more?

For those interested in some of the science of what we have going on today:

• Cherries’ Very Healthy Wealth Of Benefits!
• If You’re Not Taking Chia, You’re Missing Out
• Cacao vs Carob – Which is Healthier?

Take care!