Chia and Basil Seed Tropical Pudding

A refreshing and nutritious dessert combining chia seeds and basil seeds soaked in coconut milk and mango puree. This pudding is light, hydrating, and perfect for a healthy treat.

Steps

1. Soak the basil seeds in 1/4 cup water for about 15 minutes until they swell up. 2. In a bowl, mix the chia seeds with the coconut milk and let it sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Once chia seeds have formed a gel-like consistency, add the soaked basil seeds and mango puree to the mixture. 4. Stir well and sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired. 5. Refrigerate the pudding for at least 30 minutes to chill and thicken. 6. Serve cold, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon basil seeds 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup mango puree 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional) A few mint leaves for garnish