Strawberry Chia Pudding

 

INGREDIENTS:

16 ounces          fresh strawberries, hulled

1 ½ cups            (or one 13 ½ ounce can) coconut milk

¼ cup                 maple syrup (or honey) or to taste

1                         vanilla bean, scraped (or 1? Teaspoon)

¾ teaspoon        finely grated lime zest

½ cup                 chia seeds

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.       Place the strawberries, coconut milk, sweetener, vanilla and lime zest in a blender.

2.       Blend until smooth.

3.       Place chia seeds in a large bowl.

4.       Pour the strawberry mixture on top.

5.       Whisk thoroughly.

6.       Let stand for 10 minutes.

7.       Whisk again.

8.       Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and up to 3 days

9.       Stir the pudding before serving. The longer it sits, the thicker the pudding will become. If too thick, whisk in a little water or coconut water.

10.   Spoon  into individual cups or bowls and garnish

 

Garnish ideas: strawberries, coconut flakes, lime zest, chopped or slivered nuts, cocoa nibs, fresh mint.