Description
Indulge in a decadent yet healthy treat with this Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe. This easy-to-make dessert is rich in flavor and packed with nutritious ingredients like chia seeds, cocoa, and almond milk. Perfect for a guilt-free indulgence or a satisfying make-ahead breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding:
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Liquid Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in chia seeds ensuring even distribution.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
- Final Touch: Once thickened, stir and serve chilled.
Notes
- You can top the pudding with fresh berries, yogurt, nuts, or shredded coconut for added flavor.
- To make it creamier, blend the pudding before chilling.
- For a richer flavor, use canned coconut milk instead of almond milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
