Chocolate Chia Pudding
A healthy and delicious chocolate chia pudding, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Packed with nutrients and easy to make!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl Medium size
- 4 Serving Cups Small glasses or bowls
Ingredients
Chia Seed Pudding
- 0.5 cup chia seeds Black or white chia seeds work well
- 2 cup unsweetened almond milk Or any milk of your choice
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened
- 0.25 cup maple syrup Or honey or agave
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon salt Sea salt
Optional Toppings
- Fresh berries Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
- Shredded coconut Unsweetened
- Nuts and seeds Almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds
- Chocolate chips Dark chocolate
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.0.5 cup chia seeds, 2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 0.25 cup cocoa powder, 0.25 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Make sure all ingredients are well combined and there are no clumps of chia seeds.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and create a pudding-like consistency.
- Before serving, stir the chia pudding to ensure it's evenly mixed. If it's too thick, add a splash more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Divide the chia pudding into serving cups and top with your favorite toppings, such as fresh berries, shredded coconut, nuts, or chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker pudding, use less almond milk. For a sweeter pudding, add more maple syrup or your favorite sweetener.