Strawberry Chia pudding with Toasted Coconut

Just made this with our online group, so fun and delicious!
Picked the berries at Butternut Farm in Farmington NH.

Cooking utensils needed
iron skillet (or any fry pan)
saucepan
measuring spoon
grater
large mason jar & cover
lemon juicer
Chia pudding
Ingredients
½ cup chia seeds
2 cups of your favorite coconut milk or (1 can of coconut milk plus a bit of water
to = 2 cups)
1 Tblsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of sea salt
pinch of cinnamon (optional)
If using a carton of coconut milk,
mix all of the above ingredients in a large mason or quart jar.
Stir well, cover & shake
Place in the refrigerator overnight.

If using a can of coconut milk, pour milk into a 2 cup measuring
cup and add water to fill to two cups. Blend milk and all
ingredients except chia seeds, in a blender (do not blend chia
seeds). Pour milk mixture into mason jar and add chia seeds,
stir well, cover & shake. Place in the refrigerator overnight.

Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh strawberries (sliced or halved) (or thawed frozen strawberries)
3 + tablespoons tapioca, quick cooking granules
zest of one lemon
juice of one lemon
2 Tblsp. maple syrup
2 Tblsp. brown sugar (optional)
pinch of salt
3 Tblsp. water
Place all in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Simmer for approximately 15 minutes, until thickened.

Toasted Coconut
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Place in a warm iron skillet.
Toast until lightly brown.

To serve
Alternate layers beginning with chia pudding and ending with
strawberry sauce. Top with lightly toasted coconut, a fresh
berry sliced, and optional dollop of yogurt.

Enjoy!

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