Description
This Chocolate Chia Pudding is a rich, creamy, and nutrient-packed treat! Made with simple ingredients like chia seeds, cocoa powder, and almond milk, it’s perfect for a healthy dessert, quick breakfast, or energizing snack. Naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and easily adaptable to vegan diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, mix the chia seeds and cocoa powder.
- Add almond milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract.
- Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened.
- Before serving, give it a good stir and adjust sweetness if needed.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the pudding before refrigerating.
- Customize with toppings like berries, sliced bananas, coconut flakes, or nut butter.
- Use agave, stevia, or blended dates as alternative sweeteners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe
- Calories: ~150-180 kcal
- Sugar: Varies based on sweetener choice
- Sodium: ~50mg
- Fat: ~7g
- Saturated Fat: ~1g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~8g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg