Mint Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: http://www.youngidealisticbaker.com/2013/06/mint-chocolate-chia-seed-pudding-in.html (from RecipeThing user AkkadiaThing)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: pudding
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 handful whole mint leaves
- 1/3 cup whole chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions
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In a small pot, mix together sugar, water and mint leaves
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Bring to a boil and remove from heating, allowing to cool before using (it will thicken as it cools)
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Remove mint leaves from syrup before using
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In a high-speed blender or bowl, mix together chia seeds, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, sea salt, almond milk and two tablespoons of cooled mint simple syrup (you will have extra — pour it on ice cream or more fresh strawberries!)
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Divide mixture into two 8-ounce mason jars and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving
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Serve chilled