Ingredients
1½cupswater
¼cupchia seeds
6dateslarge
⅔cupcashewsraw
½tspground cinnamon
½tspvanilla extractpure
1pinchsea salt
fresh fruit
Preparation
In a liquid measuring cup, combine the water and chia seeds. Set aside until the mixture forms a gel for about 20 minutes.
If your dates aren’t soft and plump, place them in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Set aside for up to 20 minutes or until the chia seeds are ready. Drain.
Pit the dates. In a blender, combine the pitted dates with the cashews, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
Pour in half or more of the chia gel. Puree until smooth. Chill your pudding until cool if it gets warm in the process.
Serve individual portions of pudding with any remaining chia gel swirled in.
Top with any garnishes you’d like. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
