Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding (w/ Cherry Topping!) - Real Food Whole Life

Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut milk (from a can)
• 2 cups milk of choice
• 5-6 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
• 1-3 teaspoons pure maple syrup, to taste
• Pinch of sea salt
• 2 cups sweet cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons arrowroot (or cornstarch)
• 1 teaspoons almond extract (optional)