You know that feeling on a spring morning when you want something that feels like a real treat — warm, rich, deeply satisfying — but you also don’t want to immediately undo whatever good thing you’re trying to do for yourself? That tension is real, and it happens to almost everyone. You open the fridge, stare at the usual options, and somehow nothing feels right. Too heavy. Too boring. Too much effort at 7am.
This chocolate chia pudding is the answer to that exact problem. Specifically, it’s Spring Chocolate Berry Chia Pudding made with Cheerific Chocolate Superfoods — and it’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel genuinely good about what you’re eating, without any of the usual trade-offs. No blender. No stovetop. No complicated prep. You make it the night before, and when your alarm goes off, breakfast is already sitting in the fridge waiting for you, layered with fresh berries and looking like something from a café menu.
Cheerific is the ingredient that takes this from a standard overnight pudding to something that actually works with your body — not against it. It’s the chocolate that brings real depth of flavor, functional gut-brain support, and 17 organic superfoods to the base of your morning bowl, all for under 30 calories and less than 1g of sugar. This isn’t a health lecture disguised as a recipe. It’s just a genuinely great thing to eat, and it happens to be good for you.
Here’s what this blog covers: the full recipe, a breakdown of every ingredient and why it earns its spot, a guide to variations and meal prep strategies so this pudding can carry you through the whole week, the story behind what Cheerific actually does, and answers to every lingering question you might have. By the end, you’ll have everything you need — and probably a reason to open a new browser tab and order a canister.
Spring is the right season to start something like this. Let’s talk about why.
Spring Is the Perfect Season for Chocolate Chia Pudding
There’s a specific energy that comes with spring that is unlike any other time of year. The days get longer almost imperceptibly at first, and then all at once, you notice light pouring through windows that felt dark for months. Something shifts — in your mood, in your appetite, in the way you want to move through your mornings. You want to feel lighter, more awake, more intentional. But you also still want chocolate. Because of course you do.
That’s the interesting tension that spring creates around food. Winter has its comfort foods — heavy, warm, indulgent things that feel appropriate when it’s grey outside and you’re wrapped in a blanket. But spring asks for something different. Not a dramatic overhaul, not a 30-day cleanse, not a deprivation-led “reset.” Just something that feels fresher. Brighter. Something that suits a morning when you’d actually like to feel good before noon.
Chia pudding is one of those rare foods that genuinely fits this seasonal shift. It’s cool and creamy, effortlessly refreshing in a way that a bowl of oatmeal — as dependable as it is — just isn’t in April. It has a richness to it that feels satisfying without the density of heavier winter foods. And when you build it on a chocolate base with Cheerific, it hits that craving for something genuinely indulgent while still being a morning food you can feel proud of.
The berries make it explicitly spring. Blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries start hitting their peak as winter fades, and there’s something quietly meaningful about cooking — or in this case, assembling — with food that’s actually in season. Seasonal eating isn’t just a food-influencer concept; it’s one of the simplest ways to eat more aligned with the natural world, and spring berries are a particularly good argument for it. They’re bright and sweet and slightly tart, and they cut through the richness of the chocolate pudding base in exactly the right way.
The make-ahead angle fits perfectly into spring’s broader energy, too. This is the season of getting organized — clearing out closets, opening windows, starting fresh. Meal prepping a week’s worth of chocolate chia pudding on a Sunday night is the edible equivalent of that. Five minutes of active effort. A little planning. And then you wake up every morning to a breakfast that’s already done. That’s a kind of morning luxury that anyone can give themselves, regardless of how early they have to be somewhere.
And let’s be honest about one more thing: most “spring healthy recipes” that show up online are either deeply boring — plain yogurt, raw vegetables, yet another smoothie — or they require equipment and energy that most people simply don’t have before 8am. A blender at 6am is not a spring fresh start. It’s a noise complaint waiting to happen. This recipe is neither of those things. It’s something you make quietly, the night before, with a bowl and a spoon. And it tastes like chocolate for breakfast. Which is the real appeal.
For more recipes that actually fit real life across every season, the Cheerific recipe collection is a great place to start — but first, let’s dig into exactly what goes into this one, and why each ingredient is in here.
What Goes Into This Pudding — Every Ingredient, Explained Simply
Recipes that don’t explain themselves can feel a little frustrating. You look at an ingredient list, wonder if you can skip something, and then either end up with a flat result or convinced that the recipe was wrong. This isn’t that. Every ingredient in this pudding is in here for a reason, and understanding why makes the whole thing work better — and makes it a lot easier to adapt it to your preferences.
Chia Seeds (2 tbsp)
Chia seeds are the foundation, the structural element that makes everything else possible. When you combine them with liquid, they absorb it — slowly, steadily — and form a gel-like coating around themselves that, in large enough quantity, creates the creamy, pudding-like texture that makes this recipe so satisfying. There’s no cooking involved. No thickening agents. No effort beyond stirring and waiting. The seeds do all the work.
Beyond the texture magic, chia seeds are genuinely impressive from a nutritional standpoint. According to Harvard Health, just one ounce — roughly two to three tablespoons — provides approximately 9.8 grams of dietary fiber, along with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants, and key minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. They contain all nine essential amino acids, which is uncommon for a plant-based food. The fiber in chia seeds supports digestion, helps with fullness, and acts as a prebiotic — meaning it feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. That prebiotic quality connects naturally to the Cheerific postbiotic we’ll talk about later, creating a genuinely gut-friendly breakfast in a single jar.
Milk of Choice (¾ cup)
The beautiful thing about this recipe is that there is no wrong answer here. Dairy milk, oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk — all of them work. The main difference is texture and richness. Coconut milk produces the creamiest, most indulgent result — think thick and almost mousse-like. Oat milk is smooth and slightly sweet, a very popular middle-ground choice. Almond milk is the lightest option with a faint nuttiness. And full-fat dairy milk gives you the most classic pudding texture of all. The higher the fat content, the richer the result. The lower the fat content, the lighter and more refreshing. Choose what suits your taste, your dietary needs, and what happens to be in your fridge.
Cheerific Chocolate Superfoods (2 tbsp)
This is the upgrade. This is the ingredient that transforms what could be a generic chia pudding into something genuinely worth making. The Cheerific Dark Chocolate Superfood Elixir brings real chocolate depth — not the muted, slightly-bitter flavor of plain cocoa powder, but a rich, rounded chocolate that tastes like it belongs in a dessert. And it does. Except it also contains 17 certified organic superfoods, Chocamine® for mood and focus support, CP2305 postbiotic for gut-brain wellness, and 4g of prebiotic fiber — all in under 30 calories and less than 1g of sugar per serving. We’ll unpack what all of that means in detail later. For now, just know: this is the ingredient that makes this pudding actually functional, not just pretty.
Maple Syrup (1 tbsp)
One tablespoon of maple syrup is all this pudding needs. It has a lower glycemic index than refined white sugar, and it brings a warmth and depth to the sweetness that plain sugar simply doesn’t. Combined with the natural richness of the chocolate base and the brightness of the berries, one tablespoon is genuinely enough. You’re not masking anything here — you’re adding the finishing note that makes everything else sing.
Vanilla Extract (½ tsp)
Half a teaspoon of vanilla sounds like almost nothing. In practice, it’s one of those invisible contributors that you’d notice immediately if it were gone. Vanilla rounds out the chocolate flavor, makes the whole base taste more complete, and adds a warmth that deepens the experience of eating it. It’s the kind of ingredient that great bakers and cooks will tell you never to skip — and they’re right.
Mixed Berries (Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries)
These are not garnish. They’re active contributors to the flavor, the nutrition, and the visual appeal of the finished pudding. Blueberries are packed with anthocyanins — powerful antioxidant compounds that give them their characteristic deep blue color. Strawberries bring vitamin C and a bright, sweet flavor that cuts through the chocolate beautifully. Raspberries add tartness and texture. Together, they create a topping that is colorful, varied, and genuinely complementary to the chocolate base in a way that few other fruit combinations could be.
Every ingredient in this recipe earns its place. Now that you know what’s in it and why — here’s how to make it. Spoiler: it takes about 5 minutes of actual effort.
The Full Recipe — Spring Chocolate Berry Chia Pudding, Step by Step
This is the kind of recipe that rewards you for doing almost nothing. Stir it together before bed, tuck it in the fridge, and breakfast is already done by the time your alarm goes off. It feels slightly indulgent — because it is — and it takes almost no effort to pull off. Which is exactly the combination that makes a recipe worth keeping forever.
🍫 Spring Chocolate Berry Chia Pudding
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Chill Time: 2+ hours (or overnight) | Total Time: ~2 hours 5 minutes (mostly hands-off) | Serves: 1–2
Dietary Notes: Vegan (with plant milk) · Gluten-Free · Dairy-Free · Refined Sugar-Free
Ingredients
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2 tbsp chia seeds
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¾ cup milk of choice
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1 tbsp maple syrup
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Mixed berries to top (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
Instructions
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Whisk together the milk, Cheerific Chocolate Superfoods, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
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Stir in the chia seeds and mix well.
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Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again. This second stir is important — it redistributes the seeds before the gel fully forms and prevents clumping.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
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When ready to serve, layer generously with fresh mixed berries and enjoy straight from the jar.
⭐ Pro Tips for the Best Chocolate Chia Pudding
The second stir is non-negotiable. In the first five minutes after mixing, chia seeds begin to absorb liquid and expand — but they haven’t yet started to form their full gel. If they settle unevenly during this window, they’ll clump together and stay that way. The second stir catches them before the gel sets and ensures a smooth, even texture throughout. It takes about ten seconds and makes a significant difference.
Overnight beats two hours. Both work. But overnight changes the experience entirely. The texture deepens and becomes denser, almost mousse-like. The chocolate flavor matures and intensifies in a way that two hours simply doesn’t achieve. If you’re making this for the first time, prep it before bed and experience it at its best.
The milk ratio is a dial, not a rule. Three-quarter cup is the sweet spot for a classic pudding consistency — set enough to hold a spoon, creamy enough to feel indulgent. If you want something closer to a mousse, use a little less. If you prefer a looser, more drinkable consistency, use a touch more. Adjust to your preference after the first try.
Add berries right before serving. If you add the berries to the jar before refrigerating, they’ll lose their texture and bleed color into the pudding. Keep them separate and layer them on fresh each morning for the best visual and flavor result.
Batch prep is your friend. Double or triple the base recipe and divide it into individual jars with lids. You’ll have three to four mornings covered with under fifteen minutes of active effort on Sunday night. Same reward, every morning, with no additional work.
Now that the recipe is in your hands, let’s talk about how to make it entirely your own — because this pudding was built to flex.
Make It Yours — Swaps, Variations & Meal Prep Magic
The base recipe is perfect as written. But one of the best things about chocolate chia pudding is how naturally it adapts — to different dietary preferences, different flavor moods, and different schedules. Here’s how to make it work for your life exactly as it is.
Milk Swaps and What They Do
Your choice of milk is the single biggest lever you have over the final texture and richness of this pudding. Here’s a quick breakdown of how each option plays out:
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Coconut milk — The richest, most indulgent option. Full-fat canned coconut milk produces an almost mousse-like result that feels genuinely dessert-adjacent. Great for weekend mornings when you want something a little more luxurious.
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Oat milk — Creamy, slightly sweet, smooth. The most popular plant-based choice for chia pudding for good reason. It adds a mild sweetness that complements the chocolate base beautifully.
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Almond milk — The lightest option. Produces a thinner pudding with a faint nuttiness. Best if you prefer a less dense breakfast.
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Dairy whole milk — Classic pudding texture. Rich, thick, familiar. If you’re not dairy-free, whole milk gives you the most traditional result.
Sweetener Swaps
Maple syrup is the default, but it’s not the only option. Honey works well and adds a floral warmth to the chocolate. Agave syrup is a reliable neutral-sweet substitute. Date syrup adds a caramel-like depth that pairs exceptionally well with chocolate. And if you’d prefer to skip the sweetener entirely, the Cheerific chocolate base has enough richness and complexity to hold the pudding without it — especially if you’re topping with naturally sweet berries.
Flavor Variations Worth Trying
Mocha Spring Pudding: Add ½ teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the base alongside the Cheerific powder. Chocolate, coffee, and fresh spring berries is a combination that sounds obvious once you’ve tried it — bright, energizing, and deeply satisfying.
Coconut Berry Pudding: Use full-fat coconut milk as your base, and top with toasted coconut flakes alongside the berries. Add a few slices of mango for a tropical-spring twist that feels like it belongs somewhere warm and sunny.
High-Protein Upgrade: Stir a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder into the base before refrigerating. Reduce the milk very slightly to compensate for the added volume. The result is a pudding that carries you through the morning significantly longer. For more high-protein chocolate inspiration from Cheerific, the high-protein chocolate superfood dip is worth bookmarking.
Spiced Chocolate Pudding: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon and a smaller pinch of cardamom to the base. Warm spices and dark chocolate have been a beloved combination for centuries — and in a cold, creamy chia pudding, they add a dimension that feels sophisticated without being complicated.
Berry Swaps Through the Seasons
Spring berries — blueberries, strawberries, raspberries — are the natural match for this recipe. But as spring turns to summer, blackberries, cherries, and sliced peaches work beautifully alongside or instead of them. Frozen berries are always a reliable alternative; just thaw them first and drain any excess liquid before adding them to the jar. They’re nutritionally equivalent to fresh and make year-round batch prepping much easier.
The Meal Prep Playbook
Here’s the strategy that makes this pudding genuinely life-changing during a busy week. On Sunday evening, make four to five times the base recipe. Mix everything in a large bowl, let it sit for five minutes, stir again, and then divide it into individual jars with tight-fitting lids. Into the fridge they go. Each morning, pull a jar, layer on fresh berries, and breakfast is done. Total active time for the week: under fifteen minutes.
A few practical notes for batch prepping well:
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Store jars in the fridge for up to four to five days. The texture may thicken slightly as the week goes on — just stir in a splash of your milk of choice to loosen it before eating.
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Keep the berries separate and add them fresh each morning. They hold far better that way.
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For a more substantial meal, layer the pudding with a spoonful of granola or coconut yogurt in the jar. It becomes more of a parfait — filling enough to replace a full meal rather than just a snack.
If you’re looking for more spring chocolate inspiration beyond chia pudding, the Cheerific Mint Chocolate Smoothie is another make-ahead-friendly option that feels perfectly seasonal.
The variations are endless — but what never changes is the scoop of Cheerific that makes all of it work. Here’s what’s actually happening inside that blend.
What Cheerific Chocolate Superfoods Actually Does for You
You already know it tastes incredible. Here’s what it’s actually doing.
Cheerific wasn’t born in a laboratory. It was born from genuine personal need. Founder Sasha built it after dealing with burnout, gut distress, and the exhausting cycle of reaching for caffeine, sugar, and things that tasted fine but left her feeling worse — not better. The goal was simple: something that tastes as good as the bad stuff, but actually does something good for you. The full Cheerific story is worth reading, because it shapes everything about how the product is formulated.
What ended up in the canister is a genuinely thoughtful blend of ingredients. Let’s walk through the ones that matter most, in plain language.
Chocamine® — The Mood and Focus Ingredient
Chocamine® is a patented cocoa extract — and it’s the reason Cheerific tastes like real chocolate rather than chalky wellness powder. It’s derived from the cocoa bean and delivers the naturally occurring compounds that make chocolate feel the way it does: theobromine (a gentle, mood-supporting alkaloid), polyphenols, and other cocoa-derived constituents that contribute to focus and a sense of calm alertness.
One scoop of Cheerific contains approximately 25mg of theobromine, which is a gentle, measured dose. It doesn’t spike energy the way caffeine does, and it doesn’t produce a crash afterward. The total naturally occurring caffeine in a serving of Cheerific — from Chocamine®, dark cocoa powder, and a small amount of green tea — is around 5 to 10mg, which is roughly one-tenth the amount in a cup of coffee. For a deeper technical overview of Chocamine®, RFI Ingredients’ Chocamine brochure provides detailed context. The result is focus support and mood lift without jitters, without a crash, and without needing to lie awake at midnight wondering why you’re still wired.
17 Organic Superfoods + 4g of Prebiotic Fiber
Every serving of Cheerific contains a blend of 17 certified organic superfoods — greens, fruits, and antioxidant-rich botanicals including chlorella, kale, spinach, broccoli, beet, apple, raspberry, strawberry, tomato, carrot, acai, blueberry, pomegranate, cranberry, acerola cherry, and green tea. In a chia pudding, you taste none of this complexity individually. What you taste is chocolate. But underneath that, you’re getting a meaningful daily contribution of plant-based nutrition with every jar you eat.
The 4g of prebiotic fiber in each serving is also notable. Combined with the fiber already present in the chia seeds themselves, this pudding delivers a genuinely gut-friendly breakfast — one that actively feeds the beneficial bacteria in your digestive system. Which brings us to the ingredient that makes Cheerific genuinely different from any other chocolate powder on the market.
CP2305 Postbiotic — The Gut-Brain Ingredient
This one is worth understanding, because it’s something that most wellness products simply don’t have. CP2305 — known as Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305® — is a postbiotic. Not a probiotic. The distinction matters: while probiotics are live bacteria cultures, a postbiotic is heat-treated, meaning it’s shelf-stable, highly consistent, and doesn’t require refrigeration to maintain its activity. It works through the gut-brain axis — the communication network between your digestive system and your brain — to support calm mood, digestive comfort under stress, and balanced energy.
Clinical studies on CP2305 show that participants began noticing benefits within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent daily use, including less gastrointestinal discomfort and reduced mental stress. With continued use over 8 to 12 weeks, benefits may build over time to support emotional balance, stress resilience, and more restful sleep. The key word is consistent — this is a daily ritual ingredient, not a one-time fix.
“Finally, wellness that tastes as good as it feels.”
The Numbers, Simply:
Under 30 calories. Less than 1g of sugar. Certified organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and non-GMO. No chalky aftertaste. No hidden allergens. No artificial anything. This is what makes Cheerific genuinely different: it’s a product you want to eat every morning, that also does something meaningful for you every morning. To see the full ingredient breakdown, visit the Cheerific Dark Chocolate Superfood Elixir page.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*
You’ve got the recipe, you’ve got the variations, you’ve got the why. Now let’s make sure you’ve got the answers to any lingering questions.
Your Questions Answered — Chocolate Chia Pudding FAQ
Q: Is chocolate chia pudding actually good for you?
Yes — when made with the right ingredients. Chia seeds alone are a nutritional powerhouse: according to Harvard Health, they’re rich in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and antioxidants, and they act as a prebiotic that supports digestive health. When you build that chia base with Cheerific Chocolate Superfoods — 17 organic superfoods, 4g of prebiotic fiber, and functional gut-brain support — in under 30 calories and less than 1g of sugar per serving — you have a breakfast that delivers genuinely meaningful nutrition without requiring you to sacrifice anything. No cardboard texture, no flavors you have to tolerate. Just chocolate pudding that happens to be good for you.
Q: How long does chia pudding last in the fridge?
Up to 4 to 5 days in a sealed jar. The texture may thicken slightly over time as the chia seeds continue to absorb any remaining liquid — if that happens, stir in a small splash of your milk of choice and it’ll loosen right back up. For best results, keep the berries separate and add them fresh each morning so they stay vibrant and don’t bleed color into the pudding base.
Q: Can I make chia pudding without refrigerating it overnight?
Yes — a minimum of 2 hours in the fridge will set the pudding enough to eat. But overnight is genuinely better. The texture becomes denser, creamier, and more cohesive, and the chocolate flavor from the Cheerific base has more time to develop and deepen. If you’re in a time crunch, prep it in the morning for an afternoon or evening treat rather than rushing a 2-hour chill.
Q: What milk works best for chia pudding?
All of them work — it really comes down to personal preference. Coconut milk produces the richest, creamiest, most indulgent result. Oat milk is smooth and slightly sweet, and tends to be the most popular choice. Almond milk is the lightest option, with a faint nuttiness. Full-fat dairy milk gives you the thickest, most classic pudding texture. The fat content of the milk directly correlates to the richness of the final product — higher fat equals a denser, creamier pudding.
Q: Can I use frozen berries?
Absolutely. Frozen berries are a great year-round option and work just as well nutritionally as fresh ones. The key is to thaw them first and drain off any excess liquid before adding them to the pudding. Thawed berries will be slightly softer than fresh, but they’ll still look beautiful layered over the chocolate base and taste just as good.
Q: What is Cheerific Chocolate Superfoods?
It’s a chocolate-flavored wellness powder formulated with 17 certified organic superfoods, Chocamine® for mood and focus support, Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305® postbiotic for gut-brain wellness, and 4g of prebiotic fiber — all in under 30 calories and less than 1g of sugar per serving. It’s certified organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and non-GMO. It tastes like chocolate you’d choose to eat, and it’s formulated with ingredients you’d choose to put in your body. The Cheerific Dark Chocolate Superfood Elixir is what makes this chia pudding a genuinely functional breakfast, not just a pretty one.
Q: Can I make this chia pudding vegan?
It already is — just use any plant-based milk. Every other ingredient in the recipe is plant-derived, including the Cheerific blend itself, which is certified vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Oat milk and coconut milk are both especially good choices for a fully plant-based version.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*
You’ve got everything you need. Now there’s really only one thing left to do.
A Good Morning Is Worth Making
Come back to where this started: that moment of opening the fridge on a spring morning and wanting something that feels like a treat — something genuinely satisfying, not just technically acceptable. Something that makes the morning feel worth showing up for.
This chocolate chia pudding is that thing. It’s in the fridge, already done, already beautiful, already layered with berries and rich with chocolate. You did five minutes of work the night before, and morning you gets to enjoy the full reward. That’s the make-ahead gift — not just the convenience, but the feeling of having set something up for yourself before you even needed it.
And what you set up was genuinely good. The chia seeds are doing their prebiotic work, feeding the good bacteria your gut depends on. The Cheerific blend is delivering 17 organic superfoods and the gentle, calm-alertness support of Chocamine® — no jitters, no crash, just a clear, steady morning energy. The CP2305 postbiotic is showing up for your gut-brain axis in a consistent, clinically studied way that builds over time with daily use. The berries are bright and vibrant and exactly right for the season. And all of it together tastes like chocolate pudding for breakfast. Because it is.
This is what eating well for real life looks like. Not sacrifice. Not willpower. Just a recipe that was designed to do something good, that also happens to taste like something you’d choose even if it didn’t. Spring is the season for fresh starts, and this pudding is as good a place as any to begin one — small, joyful, and genuinely sustainable.
Three cheers to you.
\These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*
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