Pumpkin Chia Pudding

Chia puddings are such a great dessert that’s not only tasty, but is also healthy. The texture of the pudding is soft and gooey on the outside, while crunchy in the center. Sounds like a dream, am I right? The pumpkin blends well with the coconut milk, resulting in a smooth, creamy and lightly nutty pudding with a tropical twist. Perfect dessert to enjoy alone or with loved ones.

You need:

• 1 cup thinned coconut milk*
• 1 cup cooked pureed pumpkin**
• 2 tbsp. chia seeds
• ½ tbsp. Summer Day Naturals’ Vanilla Bean Powder
• ½ tsp Summer Day Naturals’ Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
• A pinch ground ginger
• A pinch ground nutmeg
• 1-2 tbsp. honey, to taste
• An extra 1-2 tbsp. coconut milk

* To thin the coconut milk, just add ¼ cup water to every ½ cup coconut milk.

** Be sure to puree the pumpkin in a food processor or blender. If you mash it manually you might get some stringy fiber in the puree.

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients except the extra coconut milk in a bowl until it becomes a smooth mixture. Make sure that there are no clumpy bits.
2. Cover the bowl and chill in fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight. The chia seeds will absorb the moisture and thicken the pudding.
3. When the pudding is ready, you may adjust the sweetness by adding more honey.
4. To serve, spoon the pudding into serving glasses and top with the additional coconut milk.
5. To have an extra crunch, serve with nuts or some Paleo ginger cookies.

Enjoy!