• 1/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3-5 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup chia seeds. 

• To a small mixing bowl add cacao powder (sift first to reduce clumps), maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Then add a little milk at a time and whisk until a paste forms. Then add remaining milk and whisk until smooth.
• Add chia seeds and whisk once more to combine. Then cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 3-5 hours (until it's achieved a pudding-like consistency). It may also be helpful to give the mixture an extra whisk/stir once it has been in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
• Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 4-5 days, though best when fresh. Serve chilled with desired toppings, such as fruit.

Calories: 172; Total Fat: 7.8 g; Saturated Fat: 0.8 g; Sodium: 91 mg; Potassium: 272 mg; Carbohydrates: 22.1 mg; Fiber: 28.3 g; Sugar: 9.2 g; Protein: 4.7 g