Description
A delicious and healthy creamy chocolate chia pudding that can be made ahead, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or dessert. This dairy-free, naturally sweetened pudding combines chia seeds with cocoa and almond milk for a rich, chocolatey treat that’s packed with fiber and omega-3s. Enjoy it topped with fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, coconut flakes, or a drizzle of nut butter.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3–4 Tbsp pure maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Toppings (optional)
- Fresh berries
- Shaved dark chocolate
- Coconut flakes
- Nut butter drizzle
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly to ensure they are evenly distributed in the chocolate mixture.
- Refrigerate and Thicken: Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. Stir the mixture once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping and help the chia seeds absorb the liquid evenly.
- Serve: After the pudding has thickened to a creamy consistency, give it a final stir and serve chilled, topped with fresh berries, shaved dark chocolate, coconut flakes, or a nut butter drizzle as desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey to your preference.
- Use any plant-based milk or dairy milk depending on your dietary needs.
- Stirring after 30 minutes is key to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth pudding texture.
- Can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker pudding, add a little more chia seeds, for a thinner consistency reduce them slightly.
