Description
This silky chocolate chia pudding whispers sweet secrets of indulgence and wellness. Rich cocoa meets nutritious chia seeds, creating a creamy dessert that nourishes and delights you with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup (or honey)
- ¼ cup (40 g) chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Dark chocolate shavings
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, or bananas)
- Coconut flakes
- Nuts or granola
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whisk chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl or jar until ingredients seamlessly integrate and create a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Settle & Stabilize: Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then gently stir to eliminate potential seed clusters, ensuring an even texture throughout the pudding.
- Refrigerate & Transform: Seal the container and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight, enabling the chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and develop a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Garnish & Indulge: Give the pudding a final gentle stir, then artfully arrange your preferred toppings for a visually appealing and delectable dessert experience.
Notes
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly and stir every few minutes during the first 15 minutes to ensure chia seeds distribute evenly and don’t form lumps.
- Adjust liquid ratio by adding more almond milk for a thinner consistency or extra chia seeds for a thicker pudding texture.
- Incorporate protein powder, collagen, or blend in a handful of spinach for added nutrients without compromising the chocolate flavor.
- Swap maple syrup with stevia for low-sugar diets, use coconut milk for a richer taste, or add dairy-free chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg