My Last Mango

Mango Chia Pudding




I had to decide what to do with my last mango that I picked from my friend's tree. It was really ripe and fragrant and ready to be enjoyed. I had some chia gel in the refrigerator so I decided to make a pudding with it. To add some creaminess and texture I added half of a small avocado and some other ingredients to compliment the flavors. This mango was so large it made 4 servings of pudding!! And I mean large servings! It was really delicious. Here is my recipe:

Mango Chia Pudding
by Elizabeth @ Raw Living and Learning

1 very large Valencia Mango, peeled and rough chop (reserve 5 cubes for top)
1 large organic banana, peeled and rough chop
1/2 of a banana, sliced (for topping)
1/2 of a small Haas Avocado
1/2 C chia gel (thick gel is best)
1 capful of vanilla extract (alcohol free)
juice from 1/4 of a lemon
1 T Lecithin powder
pinch of sea salt
1 T finely chopped dried coconut, unsweetened
1 tsp chia seeds, unsoaked or buckwheat krispies

In the food processor, process the mango, 1 large banana, avocado, chia gel, lemon juice, lecithin powder, vanilla and sea salt. Spoon the pudding into a bowl and let set up in the refrigerator. Once pudding becomes the consistency you prefer, top with the cubed mango, banana slices, coconut, and a sprinkle of either chia seeds or buckwheat krispies. Enjoy!

~JMJ~ Today I am grateful for another night out with my adorable hubby. We got to enjoy the company of several doctors that he works with. We met at a local restaurant, Ruth Chris to be specific. It was an enjoyable evening of socializing and good food. The restaurant was gracious enough to put together a raw salad, as per my specifications. The chef even plated it in a beautiful way. It was awesome. I actually had two salads, my first one was beefsteak tomatoes and red onion on a bed of watercress with a simple balsamic dressing. I just asked them to leave off the blue cheese and it was perfect. All you have to do is ask, you'd be surprised at how accommodating people can be!