Berry + Coconut Chia Pudding

Ingredients

• 150 g chia seeds
• 400 g coconut cream
• 200 g coconut milk
• 15 ml vanilla bean paste or 5 ml vanilla extract
• 5 ml cinnamon powder
• 30 ml maple syrup or honey

Berry Coulis

• 400 g mixed frozen (or fresh) berries
• 125 ml water
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 125 ml maple syrup or honey

Topping

• 200 g fresh mixed berries

Method

1. In a large jar, mix the chia seeds with the coconut cream and coconut milk and stir until well combined. Add the cinnamon and sweeten with maple syrup or honey. Chill for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
2. Make the berry coulis by placing the berries, water, lemon zest, cinnamon sticks and maple syrup in a saucepan and bring the mixture to the boil. Cook for 8 minutes until berries disintegrate to a sauce. Cool down completely.
3. To make the pudding, in a serving glass bowl or mini jars, alternate the coconut chia pudding with berry coulis and maple syrup/honey. Top with berries and serve immediately!