Strawberry Chia Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¾ cup almond milk/coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup of strawberries mashed (fresh or frozen, plus more for garnish)
• Mint leaves for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   To your mashed/pureed strawberries add 1 tsp of lemon juice and mix to incorporate. Set aside.

2. 2

   Mix chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic food wrap and leave it at room temperature to thicken, for about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Once it has thickened, stir together again, and add a little bit more milk if needed.

4. 4

   Reserve half of the chia seed mixture.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl mix the rest of the chia seed mixture with half of the strawberry puree.

6. 6

   Start layering the pudding.

7. 7

   In a tall glass place chia seed/strawberry puree mixture on the bottom.

8. 8

   Then on top of that add reserved plain chia seed mixture.

9. 9

   Pour in plain strawberry puree on top.

10. 10

    Garnish with mint leaves or freshly cut strawberries.

11. 11

    Store chia pudding refrigerated in an airtight container or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Store without fruits for about 1 week. If stored with fruits consume the same day or the next day.