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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is a creamy, nutritious, and delicious dessert or snack made with cacao powder, chia seeds, and your choice of milk. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with vanilla extract, it’s a perfect make-ahead treat topped with fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, and coconut whipped cream for added indulgence.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • ¼ cup chia seeds

Toppings

  • Raspberries (or other fruit)
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Coconut whipped cream
  • Nuts and seeds

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, add cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, your choice of milk, and chia seeds. Whisk together thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined and the cacao powder is fully incorporated.
  2. Gel the Chia Seeds: Let the mixture sit in the bowl for about 15 minutes without stirring. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and begin to gel, creating the pudding’s thick texture. After this initial rest, whisk the mixture again to break up any clumps.
  3. Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours to fully set and thicken.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Once chilled and set, remove the pudding from the fridge and stir gently to combine. Spoon or pour into small dessert glasses. Top with fresh raspberries or other fruit, chocolate shavings, a dollop of coconut whipped cream, and sprinkle with your preferred nuts and seeds for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can use any type of milk such as almond, coconut, dairy, or oat milk depending on dietary preferences.
  • For a sweeter pudding, adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste.
  • Letting the chia seeds gel without stirring initially helps prevent clumping.
  • This pudding keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep or quick snacks.
  • Use fresh or frozen berries for the toppings as desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: International

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/chocolate-chia-seed-pudding-recipe/