Step 1

Mix chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and coconut milk in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic food wrap and leave at room temperature to thicken, for about 15-20 minutes.

Step 2

Once it has thickened, stir together again, and add a little bit more milk if desired. Add cocoa powder and stir again.

Step 3

Top with coconut shavings, sliced almonds and mini chocolate chips.

Step 4

Store chia pudding refrigerated in an airtight container or in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Store without toppings for about 1 week. If stored with toppings consume over 2 days.

Step 5

To make layering effect of chocolate and plain pudding simply divide the pudding in two portions once it has thickened. Add cocoa to one half and leave the other half plain. Place in a jar by layering with nuts, almonds, chocolate chia layer and plain chia layers.