Cake Batter Chia Pudding — Edible Perspective

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Stir chia seeds with the milk in a bowl and add the dates, almond butter, and oats. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours (3-4hrs preferred, or overnight).

Step 2

Scoop the mixture in your blender with the cacao nibs, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Add a splash of milk and blend until fully smooth and creamy. Add more milk as needed (slowly) to keep the pudding as thick as possible.

Step 3

Taste and add 1/2 teaspoon more vanilla extract if desired and few more small drops of almond extract (a little goes a long way!). For more sweetness blend in more chopped dates (soaked for easier blending). Refrigerate in a sealed container until chilled. Mixture will thicken a bit more as it sits.

Step 4

While chilling, open the can of coconut milk and scrape off the solid white layer (about 1/2 way into the can). Avoid scooping any of the liquid. Place in a metal mixing bowl and beat with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until fluffy. Add more maple + vanilla if desired. Chill until ready to use and whisk before serving.

Step 5

Serve the pudding with coconut whipped cream on top and sprinkling of cacao beans.

Step 6

Keep extra sealed in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Step 7

Notes: If you have a high-powered blender you probably won’t need to chop the dates. I don’t recommend sweetening the chia pudding with maple syrup or honey because it takes over the “cakey” flavor. I prefer medjool dates but any sticky and plump dates should work here. If you don’t have cacao nibs, simply leave them out or add 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, or 1 1/2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips. Be sure to use full-fat coconut milk. Sometimes the solid part doesn’t rise to the top, which is why I always have 2 cans in the fridge just in case

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