Chocolate Apricot Pudding

Makes 4 servings

Unlike traditional puddings, this one is free of eggs and dairy, and instead uses a secret ingredient—chia seeds. Chia seeds not only make this pudding vegan-friendly, they also boast fiber and protein, while thickening the pudding to the classic velvety consistency everyone loves.

INGREDIENTS

¾ cup chia seeds
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons stevia
2½ cups almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup dried apricots, finely chopped and divided

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Whisk together the chia seeds, cocoa powder, and stevia in a large bowl.
2. Add the almond milk and vanilla extract, whisking until free of lumps. Once combined, stir in ½ cup of chopped apricots.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, until set.
4. To serve, stir the pudding and spoon into 4 serving dishes. Top each dish with the remaining ¼ cup of chopped apricots or any other fruit of your preference.

NUTRITION • PER ONE SERVING

Calories 362 (17%)
Total Fat 18.86 g (25%)
Saturated Fat 4.684 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.496 g
Trans Fat 0.06 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Sodium 75 mg (5%)
Total Carbohydrate: 51.42 g (21%)
Dietary Fiber: 17.1 g (69%)
Total Sugars: 7.93 g
Protein: 13.54 g (25%)
Vitamin A 2155 mcg (92%)
Vitamin C 2.1 mcg (3%)
Vitamin D 3 mcg (1%)
Potassium 786 mg (17%)
Calcium 456 mg (46%)
Iron 5.1 mg (28%)

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new Desserts on the Mediterranean cookbook here