Description
This Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding is a healthy, vegan, and gluten-free dessert or breakfast option. Combining chia seeds with unsweetened almond milk and rich cocoa powder, it offers a smooth, chocolatey treat that’s packed with fiber and protein. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and infused with vanilla, this pudding requires no cooking and is ready after a few hours in the fridge.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds evenly, ensuring they are distributed throughout the liquid to prevent clumping.
- Chill and Set: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Stir once after about 30 minutes to break up any clumps and encourage an even pudding texture.
- Final Stir and Serve: Once thickened to your preferred consistency, give the pudding a final stir and serve chilled. Optionally, add toppings such as fresh berries or nuts for enhanced flavor and texture.
Notes
- Top the pudding with fresh berries, a dollop of yogurt, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture.
- For a creamier texture, blend the pudding before refrigerating.
- Use canned coconut milk instead of almond milk for a richer flavor.
