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Fresh raspberries and coconut flakes added to chocolate chia pudding for a nutritious dessert.

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Olivia Carter
A rich, velvety, and nutrient-dense treat that uses the natural gelling power of chia seeds to create a decadent pudding texture without refined sugars or cooking.
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10 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
COST About $1.50–$2.25 a pop
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate chia pudding
Servings 2 cup
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Medium bowl
  • Whisk or blender for that silky mousse
  • sifter

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Pinch sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the base: Dump the milk, syrup, vanilla, and sifted cacao in a bowl. Go ham with the whisk till it's all one luscious chocolate color – no streaks!
    Whisking cocoa powder, plant milk, maple syrup, and vanilla in a bowl to create the chocolate base for chia pudding.
  • Seed party: Stir in the chia seeds so they're swimming happily.
    Chocolate chia pudding mixture being stirred again after resting to avoid clumps and ensure smooth texture.
  • First chill-out: Let it sit 10 mins at room temp. Chia starts its gel magic.
  • Clump buster: Give it a good stir to break up any seed gangs at the bottom – even texture or bust.
  • Fridge nap: Cover and pop in the fridge for 4+ hours (overnight is chef's kiss).
    Chocolate chia pudding jars placed in the refrigerator to thicken overnight.
  • Serve it up: Final stir, then pile on berries, cacao nibs, or yogurt. Boom – heaven.

Notes

  • Stores like a champ in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze jars for 2 months (thaw overnight). Meal prep dreams!
  • Want silky smooth instead of tapioca chew? Blend everything before chilling – game-changer.

NUTRITION (Per Serving)

 

  • 290 calories
  • 18g fat (packed with omega-3s)
  • 30g carbs
  • 11g fiber (gut hero)
  • 12g sugars (all natural, no junk)
  • 6g protein