Description
Delicious and healthy Chocolate Chia Pudding made with chia seeds, cocoa powder, and almond milk. This vegan and gluten-free no-cook recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast, nutritious snack, or guilt-free dessert that you can prepare ahead and enjoy chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Coconut flakes
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add chia seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly so they are evenly distributed in the chocolate mixture.
- Initial rest: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to start absorbing the liquid, then stir again to break up any clumps and ensure even texture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate the pudding for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Final stir and serve: Before serving, give the pudding one last stir to combine. Top with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, coconut flakes, dark chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup/honey according to your taste.
- For an extra smooth texture, blend the pudding in a high-speed blender after it has thickened.
- This pudding keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
