Description
This creamy and indulgent Chocolate Chia Pudding is a healthy, plant-based dessert made with simple ingredients like chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. It’s rich in fiber and nutrients, perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey for non-vegan)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chia seeds, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir to distribute evenly and avoid clumps.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully mixed.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly to ensure all chia seeds are coated and cocoa is fully integrated.
- Cover the mixture or divide into jars, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thickened.
- Before serving, stir well and enjoy chilled with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Use coconut, oat, or soy milk as a dairy-free alternative.
- Sweeteners like agave nectar, coconut sugar, or stevia can replace maple syrup.
- Dark cocoa powder intensifies the chocolate flavor.
- Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or mix in peanut butter for variation.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/2 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate chia pudding, vegan dessert, healthy pudding, dairy-free pudding, chia seed recipes