Fruity Coconut Chia Pudding

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ cup water, freshly boiled 
• ½ cup chia seeds
• 1 cup premium coconut milk
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup, or sweetener of choice (optional)
• 1 cup mango chunks, strained and rinsed
• ½ cup raspberries
• 2 clementines, peeled and diced
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• Seeds from ½ pomegranate (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pour freshly boiled water over chia seeds and stir well, then let stand 2 minutes until a gel-like texture starts to form.
2. In a medium saucepan, warm coconut milk until slightly warm and solids have melted, then add to the soaked chia seeds along with the maple syrup or sweetener if desired and stir well.
3. Let stand 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally until the chia seeds have soaked up most of the liquid and the mixture is thick. Use the back of a spoon or fork to break up any remaining clumps.
4. While the chia pudding is setting, place half of the mango into a blender and purée until smooth. 
5. Spoon the mango purée into 4 dessert bowls or parfait glasses, followed by chia seed pudding and raspberries.
6. Garnish with remaining mango chunks and fruit, along with other toppings of your choice.