Should you really eat chocolate for breakfast? Well, yes. Especially if it’s something you can make ahead, and especially if you’ve blended in potassium- and fiber-rich avocado and banana, plus protein-packed chia seeds. This inventive chocolate pudding recipe is pure yum — for you and the grandkids.

BANANA AVOCADO CHIA SEED CHOCOLATE PUDDING INGREDIENTS

2 avocados

1 banana

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

1/4 cup chia seeds

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/4 teaspoons salt

Pinch of ground cinnamon

Raspberries or blueberries (optional garnish)

DIRECTIONS

• Place avocados, banana, cocoa, chia seeds, maple syrup, salt and cinnamon in a blender and puree until smooth.
• Scoop pudding into two bowls or glass containers with lids, such as mason jars.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight to let the chia seeds plump up.
• Serve topped with raspberries or blueberries.

Source: Adapted from The School Year Survival Cookbook by Laura Keogh and Ceri Marsh © Sweet Potato Chronicles. Photography © Maya Visnyei.