I know in the past that I’ve said I’m not much for following food trends but every once in a while I get curious to find out what all the hype is about over certain things.

Chia seeds seem to be everywhere right now, or is it just me?

I made this as a sugar free recipe using stevia and the fact that it’s dairy free, gluten free, and vegan happens to just be a bonus. It’s childishly simple and quick to mix up and then it’s ready for you to grab and go in the morning. Better yet, savor and enjoy a ready breakfast with a steaming mug of jo or perhaps eat it as a guilt-free dessert after a long day of hard work.

The texture of the pudding might remind you of tapioca (or so I’ve heard. I’ve never had tapioca pudding). Some people might be weirded out by the seeds and if that is the case feel free to blend it smooth. I have to say that there is something about these flavors together that is just YUM! You won’t feel like you’re eating something healthy even though this is like a powerhouse of superfoods in on dish!

Vanilla Chia Pudding + Chocolate Mousse

Enjoy this creamy, chocolatey pudding for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Don't forget to add plenty of toppings!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Chia Pudding:
1 2/3 cups coconut milk
6 tablespoons chia seeds
10 - 20 drops liquid stevia or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract optional
dash of sea salt
Ganache:
1/2 medium avocado ripe
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 tablespoons cacao powder
10 - 20 drops liquid stevia or to taste*
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon organic instant coffee powder optional
dash of sea salt
Optional Toppings:
almonds
berries
unsweetened coconut shreds

Instructions

Pudding:
Mix ingredients for pudding in small jar or container and refrigerate overnight or for about 12 hours.
Ganache:
You can either make the ganache the night before or fresh when ready to serve. Melt coconut oil in a small bowl and use a fork or whisk to smash in avocado until smooth. Add other ingredients and stir well until light and fluffy.
Assemble:
When the pudding has thickened, spread about 1/4 of ganache in a bowl or jar and then add half of pudding. Top with more ganache and desired toppings. Repeat with second bowl and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

You can substitute stevia with other sweetener such as maple or agave if you don't need this recipe to be sugar free. If you prefer a smooth pudding and don't mind an extra dish to wash than you can blend both pudding and ganache in food processor or blender, separate or even together.

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