Description
This Chocolate Chia Pudding is rich, creamy, and loaded with chocolate flavor—all while being incredibly healthy! Made with simple ingredients like chia seeds, cocoa powder, and almond milk, this no-cook dessert is packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants. It’s perfect for meal prep, breakfast, or a guilt-free treat! Just mix, chill, and enjoy a pudding that tastes like indulgent chocolate mousse.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Dark chocolate shavings or fresh berries (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Whisk the base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in chia seeds: Add the chia seeds and mix well to prevent clumping.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight). Stir once after 30 minutes to ensure an even texture.
- Serve & enjoy: Before serving, give it a final stir and top with dark chocolate shavings, fresh berries, or your favorite toppings!
Notes
- For a smoother texture: Blend the mixture before chilling for a silky, mousse-like pudding.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste before refrigerating and add more sweetener if needed.
- Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Serving ideas: Delicious with granola, nut butter drizzle, or sliced bananas!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg