Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding, a simple chocolate-flavored chia seed pudding recipe topped with chocolate chips. A light and tasty dessert that can double as a sweet snack!
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups plant-based milk oat, almond, soy, etc.
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnishes: chocolate chips, fruit, nuts or seeds, granola
Instructions
- Make chia pudding: Add chia seeds, plant-based milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Let sit 10 minutes so the chia seeds start to thicken, then stir again to mix well.
- Chill chia pudding: Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours to let the pudding thicken, ideally overnight.
- Build chia pudding cups: To build the pudding cups, add the chilled and thickened chia pudding to a small cup or small jar. Top with desired garnishes, like chocolate chips or small pieces of fruit.
Notes
- Make ahead: Chia seed pudding is great for meal prep and can be made up to 3 days before eating. Build the entire pudding with toppings, or just make the pudding ahead of time and garnish before serving.
- Leftovers and storage: Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, add to airtight containers and freeze up to two month. To thaw, remove from freezer into refrigerator for 24 hours and then enjoy within 2-3 days.
- Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is an estimate and does not include optional garnishes. This recipe is vegan and gluten free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 12gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 258IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 342mgIron: 4mg
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