Saffron + Citrus Chia Pudding

Ingredients  

• Saffron (1/4 tsp threads) 
• Hot Water (2 tbs) 
• Coconut Cream (2 tbs) 
• Chia Seeds – white chias are better for coloring(3 tbs) 
• Handful sliced Gooseberries 
• Half sliced orange 
• Sweetener – I used pomegranate molasses but honey or maple will do great (as much as you like) 
• Pinch Salt 
• Hemp Seeds (optional)  
• Pistachios (optional) 
• Coconut Yogurt (optional) 
• Bee Pollen (optional) 

Process

• Steep the saffron threads in hot water for about 15 minutes.
• Mix in the chia seeds, hemp seeds, sweetener, coconut cream and salt – allow them to sit for 15 mins to gel.
• Mix in smashed citrus.
• Top with coconut yogurt, gooseberries, pistachios and bee pollen.