Cacao: This Mayan superfood is chocolate in its purest form. Cacao is nature’s number one weight loss and energy boosting tool. Raw cacao supports heart function and contains the highest concentration of antioxidants of any food in the world! It helps balance blood sugar and oxygenates the blood. Cacao is extraordinarily rich in magnesiuym, chromium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and copper. It is so rich in these minerals that it could be considered a mineral supplement. Cacao has been shown to improve mood, bone strength, and provides anti-cancer and immune-boosting protection. Studies have shown that cacao makes tryptophan more available to the body, which helps the brain make serotonin, relieving stress, anxiety, and agitation in the brain. Cacao also regulates mood, normalizes appetite and digestion, induces restful sleep, and relieves pain.
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- ½ cup chia seeds, divided
- 2 cups almond milk*
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar (or replace with liquid stevia)
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- In a medium bowl, add 5½ tablespoons chia seeds, 1⅓ cups milk, cocoa powder, 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Whisk until all ingredients are combined.
- In a small bowl, add 2½ tablespoons chia seeds, ⅔ cup milk, peanut butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until all ingredients are combined.
- Place both bowls in the fridge. Let them sit overnight, or at least 3 hours.
- To arrange, scoop desired amount of chocolate chia seed pudding into a cup or bowl, top with a scoop of peanut butter chia seed pudding, then another chocolate layer. Top with whatever you’d like!