Chocolate Chia Pudding

Pour the milk into a large mason jar. Add the cocoa powder and stir.
Heat the milk mixture in the microwave on high for 2 minutes, then remove it from the microwave and stir or whisk the mixture until it is smooth.

To the chocolate mixture, add the chia seeds, vanilla and honey. Place the lid on the jar, and give it a few vigorous shakes to make sure everything is well mixed.

Place the pudding in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, or overnight if you like it thicker. Shake the jar occasionally to ensure everything stays mixed while it “cooks.”

Spoon into serving dishes, add your fruit of choice, and any other toppings you like (such as nuts, coconut, or dark chocolate shavings, and perhaps a dollop of fat-free whipped cream). Enjoy!

* If you prefer, you can give the whole mixture a whirl in the blender. This will grind the seeds up a little and result in a smoother pudding.

Recipe adapted from Eat Little, Eat Big.