Description
A rich, creamy, and plant-based chocolate chia pudding that’s easy to prepare, naturally nourishing, and perfect as a make-ahead breakfast or healthy dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Add cocoa powder and whisk thoroughly until smooth and lump-free.
- Sprinkle in chia seeds and stir vigorously for about 1 minute to prevent clumping.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Before serving, stir and adjust consistency with additional plant milk if needed.
- Serve chilled with desired toppings.
Notes
- Stir twice (initially and after 5 minutes) to prevent clumping.
- Adjust sweetness to taste with maple syrup or other sweeteners.
- Use oat or coconut milk for a creamier texture.
- Add a pinch of instant coffee to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Top with fruits, nuts, or coconut flakes for extra texture.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add more milk if pudding thickens too much over time.
- Best served chilled; no reheating needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
