Description

Chocolate Chia Pudding is a creamy, nutritious, and guilt-free dessert packed with antioxidants and fiber. Combining the rich taste of cocoa with the wholesome benefits of chia seeds, this pudding offers a smooth, satisfying texture that’s perfect as a quick breakfast, energizing snack, or light dessert. Easily customizable and made with plant-based ingredients, it’s a delicious choice for a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

3 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

1 cup plant-based milk (almond, coconut, or oat milk)
1 to 2 tablespoons natural sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or agave)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, whisk together the chia seeds and unsweetened cocoa powder to evenly distribute the chocolate flavor throughout the pudding.
Mix in Liquid Ingredients: Add your choice of plant-based milk, natural sweetener, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly to avoid chia clumps and ensure the cocoa blends smoothly.
Let It Thicken: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight. This resting period allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and transform into a pudding-like consistency.
Stir and Adjust: After chilling, give the pudding a good stir to check the texture. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it; if too thin, sprinkle extra chia seeds and let sit a bit longer.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Chocolate Chia Pudding chilled, with your favorite toppings or garnishes to add extra flavor, texture, and color.

Notes

Use Fresh Chia Seeds: Ensure your chia seeds are fresh for the best gel-forming ability and nutritional benefits.
Sweeten Gradually: Start with less sweetener and add more as needed to control sugar levels perfectly.
Whisk Well Initially: Mixing the pudding thoroughly at the start stops the chia from clumping.
Patience is Key: Allow enough time for thickening to avoid watery or uneven texture.
Experiment with Milks: Different plant milks impact creaminess and flavor, so find your favorite through trial.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Chocolate Chia Pudding, Healthy Dessert, Vegan Dessert, Gluten Free, No Bake, Plant-Based, Superfood, Breakfast, Snack