Christmas Persimmon Pudding | Raw Food Recipe

This recipe is a Christmas favorite of mine and I think you'll enjoy it too.

If you don't already know, be sure your persimmons are ripe. An unripe persimmon is very astringent and nowhere near as pleasurable as the sweetness of a slightly overripe one. When they're ripe they'll be very soft, almost jelly-like inside, and incredibly delicious.

• 4 Persimmons (no need to peel)
• 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
• 1 or 2 tsp Vanilla Essence
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (or to your preference of sweetness)
• 1 heap teaspoon Pumpkin Spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, lemon peel, cardamom, ginger)
• 1/2 cup water

Blend and serve

If you want it a little thicker, set it in the fridge for a few minutes and let the chia seeds do their work. Sprinkle chopped dates and walnuts or nut of your choosing on top. Enjoy!