Chia Hemp Pudding

This is a high fiber, high protein comforting dessert especially in the cooler weather.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond milk unsweetened

• 4 T chia seeds

• 4 T hemp hearts or ground hemp seeds

• 2 tsp maca powder

• 1 tsp carob powder

• a pinch of sea salt

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 T real maple syrup (or 1 T monk fruit, or allulose or 7-9 drops liquid stevia)

• 1/2 tsp vanilla bean or 1 1/2 tsp real vanilla extract

Here’s How:

1. Bring milk to slow boil and immediately turn down to simmer.

2. Add chia and hemp and stir.

3. Add remaining ingredients except maple syrup and vanilla.

4. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

5. Turn off heat, add remaining ingredients and let sit for 5 minutes.

6. Enjoy warm or chill and eat cold.

7. Top with toasted coconut and slivered almonds or a variety of nuts, greek yoghurt, jam and more.