Happy day of love!

If you’re single, just know that I’m married and I’m still not doing anything for Valentine’s Day. Granted Jon just had surgery a week ago but still, they deliver flowers these days…

Jon and I are very much obsessed with each other and show that each and every day so just because it’s Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean much to us. I did make him this Chocolate Raspberry Chia Pudding which I personally find to be just the thing to bring a smile to my face.

I mean…his face.

Yep, definitely made it for him..

ANYWAY. I’ve been lovin’ up on Chia Seed Pudding since the beginning of time. I already have a classic and simple recipe on the blog!

–> Chia Seed Pudding

But since I never turn down an excuse to make something with chocolate, I found this revamped Chia Pudding extremely fitting for Valentine’s Day.

WHAT DO YOU NEED? 

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dark 70% chocolate 
nut milk of your choice
chia seeds + maple syrup or honey
fresh raspberries

This was the perfect way to start our Valentine’s Day. But let’s be honest here, this is the perfect way to start any morning. I hope you love it!

CHOCOLATE + RASPBERRY CHIA SEED PUDDING

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ingredients for chocolate chia pudding: 

• 2 oz 70% dark chocolate
• 1 1/4 cup milk of your choice (I used Almond Milk)
• 3 tbsp. chia seeds
• 6 oz fresh raspberries

directions:

1. Place the chocolate in a small pot and add 1 cup of milk. Start melting the chocolate by warming it up over medium heat. Make sure the mixture doesn’t become too hot. Stir until the chocolate is melted and combined with milk.
2. When the chocolate is melted, take the pot off the heat and add remaining 1/4 cup of milk. Mix and let it cool to the room temperature.
3. Once the chocolate milk is cool, pour it into a jar or glass container and add 3 tablespoons of the chia seeds. Mix well until all the chia seeds are covered with the liquid. Let it stand for about 10 minutes then stir one more time. Cover the container with a tight lid and place in the refrigerator.
4. Keep the chocolate chia seeds in the fridge overnight or for at least 8 hours.
5. Once ready to prepare the dessert, stir the chia pudding with a fork to loosen it up.
   

ingredients for raspberry chia pudding: 

• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries + a few extra raspberries to decorate in layers
• 1 cup milk of your choice
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp. chia seeds
• 70% dark chocolate, chopped for layering

directions: 

1. Puree 1/2 cup of raspberries in a food processor or blender. (I used a small single serving blender)
2. Add 1 cup of milk and 2 teaspoons of maple syrup and pulse a few times to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a jar or a glass container and add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds. Mix well until all the chia seeds are covered with the liquid. Let it stand for about 10 minutes then stir one more time. Cover the container with a tight lid and place in the refrigerator.
4. Keep the raspberry chia seeds in the fridge overnight or for at least 8 hours.
5. Once ready to prepare the dessert, stir the chia pudding with a fork to loosen it up.

final step if desired: 

1. Start by layering the chocolate chia pudding first
2. Add fresh raspberries + shaved chocolate
3. Then add a layer of the raspberry chia pudding and repeat step #2
4. Continue until your jar is full!

TIPS: Any fruit will work. If you use frozen fruit, remember it will be watery but it would still work. This would be a cute gift to share with friends, too! Drizzle more maple syrup or honey for added sweetness since the 70% dark chocolate isn’t sweet!

I hope you enjoy this treat!

all my love,