I have tried several Chia pudding recipes and as much as I wanted to love them, I just didn’t. I stumbled across this recipe on the Nutiva Chia seed package and gave it a try. It is absolutely delicious!

And as you know, I love recipes that are simple, delicious and nutritious, this one meets the criteria hands down.

All of the seeds and nuts are packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein and magnesium. This recipe is low in sugar and salt as well, all of which contribute to heart health.

(Makes 4 servings)

1 cup cashews

2 cups water

1/2 cup Nutiva Organic Hempseed

1/4 cup Nutiva Organic Coconut Sugar or Maple Syrup

1/4 tsp sea salt

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup Nutiva Organic Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil

2-1/2 tbsp Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds

Soak the cashews in water for 4-6 hours, then rinse & set aside.  Melt coconut oil to a clear liquid state in a pan or a dbl boiler on the lowest temperature possible.  Place the soaked cashews, water, hempseed, coconut sugar, salt & vanilla extract in a high-speed blender.  Blend on high until it reaches a creamy consistency.  Turn the blender on low & while it is running, slowly put in the melted coconut oil.  Place the lid back on & run the blender on high for a few seconds.  Turn the blender on low & slowly add in the chia seeds.  Place mixture in a sealed container (a quart size Mason jar works great) & refrigerate overnight.  Top w/cacao nibs, hempseed &/or fresh berries.