CHIA PUDDING WITH CHOCOLATE SHELL & ALMOND BUTTER

Ingredients

• For the Pudding:

  • 1/2 cup chia seeds

  • 1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk (unsweetened)

  • 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup or raw honey (optional)

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste (optional)

  • Pinch of salt

• For the Toppings:

  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate (Just Date & Hu are good brands)

  • 1 tsp coconut oil (for melting chocolate)

  • 2 tbsp almond butter

  • 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)

Directions

1. Make the Chia Pudding:

   1. In a bowl or jar, mix chia seeds with coconut milk, sweetener (if using), vanilla, and salt.

   2. Stir well to prevent clumping.

   3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hrs.

      or overnight until thick and pudding-like.

2. Prepare the Chocolate Shell:

   1. Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a small bowl.

   2. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.

3. Assemble the Bowl:

   1. Divide chia pudding into 2 serving bowls.

   2. Drizzle almond butter over the top.

   3. Scatter fresh berries.

   4. Spoon melted chocolate over the top - place in fridge until the chocolate hardens. Enjoy!