Update: I now prefer this recipe, adapted from the Meals Made Simple cookbook because it’s easier and healthier. I’ve left the original recipe below. Feel free to tell me in the comments which you prefer. The new recipe leaves the chia seeds whole, the old one blends them.

6 medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup hot water
1 (400g) can coconut milk
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp maple syrup (optional)
1/4 cup chia seeds

1. Soak the dates in the water while you gather the other ingredients.
2. Add all ingredients but maple syrup and chia seeds to the blender and blend until smooth.
3. Taste for sweetness and add maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
4. Pour into serving dishes. Divide chia seeds between dishes and stir in. Chill.

OLD RECIPE:

1 ½ cups almond milk (you can also substitute regular milk or coconut milk)
5 medjool dates, pitted (these are softer and sweeter than other varieties and puree nicely)
4 (1 oz) squares semi sweet chocolate (I use 10 squares of the PC dark chocolate bar)
1/3 cup chia seeds
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
½ tsp vanilla (optional)

1. Blend the dates and milk together in a blender until the dates are completely pureed into the milk.

2. Melt the chocolate and blend in.

3. Add the chia seeds, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Blend well, scraping the sides if necessary.

4. Pour into small serving dishes and chill. This can be served with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if you want it to look prettier.