Craving something cool, smooth and refreshing? I got your back. This pudding has a satisfying texture that feels good on the throat and wakes up the senses. This is fun to make as a snack or as a fun dessert for a party. Serve with your favorite fruit (ie. pineapple, blueberries, mango etc).
Ingredients: (makes enough for five 4 oz mason jars)
One 20oz can of lychees (I used this brand)…we want 1 to 1.5 cups of lychees
1/2 cup of coconut water (if you don’t have at home, you can use the syrup from the lychee can plus a little water as a substitute)
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup of coconut cream (I used this Trader Joe’s brand)
5-10 mint leaves (depending on how minty you want it)
splash of rum (optional)
1 tbs unflavored gelatin (I used this brand)
Directions:
On a stove top, take half of the coconut water (1/4 cup) and heat on low/medium heat. Before it boils take it off the heat and slowly add 95% of the 1 tbs of gelatin while stirring vigorously until it dissolves. Place to the side when complete. (Notice if the mind is judging how you are stirring or questioning this recipe. See if you can let go of the judgment mind).
In a small bowl, add the rest of the coconut water (1/4 cup) and sprinkle the remaining 5% of gelatin in the bowl. Stir until dissolved.
In a blender, add the lychees, coconut cream, mint, maple syrup and lemon juice (rum optional). Blend until it becomes an even texture. (Notice the smells and colors). Add the gelatin and coconut water mixtures and blend again for a few seconds.
Pour into little dessert cups or small mason jars. Let them cool and set in the fridge for 4-5 hours.
To serve, permission to get creative and express yourself. You can add fresh fruit, mint or anything else your heart desires. You can enjoy the desserts straight out of the jar or flip them over and tap them out onto a plate.
Mindfully eat and notice how the flavors and texture come alive on your tongue and in your body.