I love blender meals and that is what makes this recipe so fun and easy to make, no thinking, just through it all all in the blender. I know pudding normally takes a few hours to chill and get firm, but that is if you make it without chia seeds. Chia seeds gel up when they come in contact with water and kind of resemble a tapioca pearl. Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia Hispanica (grown natively in South America), which is related to the mint. In these bitty little precious seeds hold a surprisingly strong amount of nutrients such as, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. Don’t be fooled, they may be healthy, but they are also extremely delicious and easily added to smoothies, puddings, and even baked goods!

You can top this bowl of pudding with whatever your heart desires, but I recommend some fresh juicy berries, coconut shreds, and a bit of chocolate (or cacao nibs for those health lovers). Or you can serve it just by it’s self… it’s delicious and creamy either way!