by Sarah Burrow, Front Desk Staff

Packed with protein, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, this chocolate chia pudding is yummy and healthy at the same time. When blended with the almond milk ice cubes it’s a treat you can enjoy immediately without waiting for it to chill. It will thicken up even more if you put it in the fridge for a few hours.

Serves 2

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

4 large almond milk ice cubes

1/4 cup chia seeds

5-6 pitted Medjool dates to, taste

2 – 3.5 tbsp of cacao powder

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Directions

Fill an ice cube tray with almond milk. Freeze until solid. You can use leftovers in smoothies or more chia pudding. 

To make the pudding add 3/4 cup almond milk into a high speed blender, then add the rest of the ingredients including the almond milk ice cubes. 

Blend on the highest speed until super smooth. Enjoy immediately or chill in the fridge for a few hours where it willthicken up even more. 

Tips

Add the cacao powder to taste, some are more pungent than others. 

You can skip the ice cubes and simply add a splash of more almond milk. Chill in the fridge the old fashioned way. 

If your dates are firm, soak them in boiling water for at least 30 minutes before you begin.