Description
Indulgent chocolate chia pudding delivers a luxurious dessert experience that blends rich cocoa with wholesome chia seeds. Smooth, silky, and packed with nutrients, this pudding offers a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Blend chia seeds and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl, whisking until uniformly distributed.
- Stream in almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring vigorously to create a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Seal the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing the chia seeds to fully hydrate and develop a creamy pudding texture.
- After chilling, thoroughly mix the pudding to break up any potential clumps or settled seeds.
- Transfer the pudding into serving glasses or bowls, garnishing with fresh berries, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, or a swirl of yogurt for added complexity and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while cold, savoring the rich chocolate flavor and silky smooth consistency.
Notes
- Swap dairy-free milk alternatives like coconut or oat milk for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding a scoop of protein powder or collagen for extra protein and thickness.
- Customize sweetness levels by adjusting maple syrup or using alternative sweeteners like stevia or honey for low-sugar diets.
- Experiment with toppings like cacao nibs, shredded coconut, or chia seed pudding to add texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg