Low Carb Chocolate & Coconut Chia Seed Pudding With Coconut Whipped Cream

Six delicious portions of a chocolate
& coconut tapioca-like pudding.

Note: This is a delicious pudding for breakfast, snack or dessert. If you are following a dairy free diet, or would like to reduce the amount of carbs, you can omit the whipped cream layer.

Ingredients:

3 cups lite coconut milk (not canned)

1 cup Chia seeds

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Lakanto Classic sweetener

1 teaspoon coconut extract

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

4 1/2 teaspoons water

3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons Lakanto Powdered sweetener

1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

1 tablespoon toasted shredded coconut (optional)

18 sugar free chocolate chips (optional)

Method:

In a large bowl, or 8 cup measuring cup, combine the coconut milk, Chia seeds, Classic sweetener, 1 teaspoon coconut extract, cocoa and salt. Whisk together until all of the cocoa is moistened and thoroughly mixed in. Set aside for 10 minutes. Whisk again to make smooth. Divide the mixture evenly between 6 serving dishes or containers.

Place the water in a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Heat over low heat, while stirring, just until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside. 

Place the heavy whipping cream into a bowl with the powdered sweetener and 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract. Beat on high, with and electric mixer, until soft peaks form. Slowly add the gelatin while continuing the beat the cream. Beat until stiff peaks form. Place equal portions of the coconut whipped cream on top of the pudding. If desired, sprinkle the top of each serving with  a pinch of toasted coconut and 3 chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional info per serving (with garnishes), approximately:

369.26 calories ~ 30 grams fat ~ 7.3 grams net carbs ~ 8.6 grams protein

Nutritional info per serving (without whipped cream & with garnishes), approximately:
260.33 calories ~ 18.5 grams fat ~ 6.35 grams net carbs ~ 7.46 grams protein