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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Well blended for a luxuriously smooth texture, this Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is sweet, creamy, and packed with nutritious ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate chia seed pudding
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Chelsea Lords
Cost: $3.82

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plant-based milk see note 1
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder see note 2
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup see note 3
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Toppings as desired see note 4
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Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients, except for optional toppings, to a small blender jar. Blend until completely smooth, this may require running the blender multiple times. Once smooth, use a spatula to transfer the mixture into airtight containers or jars.
  • Refrigerate the pudding for at least 2 hours, it's best after 8 hours so I like to leave it overnight. The pudding will keep in the fridge for 5–7 days.
  • Enjoy as is or add some toppings such as fresh fruit, coconut whipped cream, and dark chocolate shavings.

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Notes

Note 1: While any plant-based milk works here, my personal favorite is macadamia nut milk. Unsweetened vanilla almond or cashew milk are also great choices.
Note 2: For flavor purposes, it’s very important to get Dutch-process cocoa powder, which has a much richer and more robust flavor than plain cocoa powder. Hershey’s sells a “Special Dark” cocoa powder which is a Dutch-process cocoa powder readily available at most grocery stores.
Note 3: Not to be confused with pancake syrup, pure maple syrup is a natural sweetener that adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the chocolate chia pudding. While honey is usually an acceptable substitute, we found the flavor to be a little overwhelming when testing, so I'd recommend sticking to maple syrup. Taste and add more for a sweeter dessert!
Note 4: You can use any desired toppings such as fresh fruit, coconut whipped cream, and dark chocolate shavings.
Storage: Keep pudding in the fridge for 5–7 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 3mg