Serves 4  Serving size: 3/4 cup

1 can (13.5oz) coconut milk
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp of salt
4 fresh figs
1 Tbsp black strap molasses

In a medium bowl, whisk the coconut milk, chia seeds, salt and vanilla extract. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until it gets thick.

Cut each fig in half then cut each half in thin slices.

In each serving glass or Mason jar, layer half of the fig slices and then add about 1/4 cup chia pudding and drizzle with molasses. Top with the remaining fig slices and drizzle with molasses. 

Tip: the recipe can be used as dessert.

Recipe submitted by Christi Buck, RDN, LD, owner of Vitality Wellness and Nutrition Center and created by Carmen Dragen. Calories 314, saturated fat 15.6g, cholesterol 0mg, sodium 314.6mg, carbohydrate 25.9g, dietary fiber 9.1g, total sugars 14.3g, added sugar 2.3g, protein 5.2g.