Chocolate Chia Pudding

Our Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is dessert for breakfast, but not really. It’s actually packed with 14g of fiber has protein and healthy fats and is only 260 calories. Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, high in antioxidants, and they also provide fiber, iron, and calcium. If you love pudding or that “tapioca-like” texture you will love this. The recipe makes 2 smaller portions or 1 large one.

What stands out

This Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding will be your weekday breakfast hero. Nothing comes together as quickly as a chia seed pudding does. It’s a wonderful make ahead and we love it because we customize the flavors. The base recipe is the same, but we can do fruit one day, chocolate the next and a day just plain and simple. It’s so satisfyingly creamy and luscious and so deliciously chocolatey.

How to Prepare

Start by adding the chia seeds, maple syrup and cacao to a glass or mason jar.

Now, add the milk and whisk well, wait 5 minutes for it to thicken and then stir again to prevent clumping.

Refrigerate until it thickens (from 4 hours to overnight) and becomes pudding-like consistency.

Once it’s firmed up, top it off with additional sweetener and then add any toppings you enjoy.

Kitchen tip

Chill the chia pudding for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight to allow the chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and achieve a pudding consistency.

Swaps

1. Cacao or cocoa powder both work as well or you can use a scoop of chocolate protein powder too.
2. We used our homemade Frothy Healthy Almond Milk but you can use any milk you like, such as our Homemade Oat Milk cashew or coconut.
3. Feel free to use maple syrup, honey or agave. Any liquid sweetener will work.
4. Top your Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding with other ingredients such as nuts seeds, granola, shredded coconut, or a drizzle of nut butter.

Serve it with

• Add a little crunch to this with a fun topping: nuts seeds, granola or toasted coconut are all options.
• Serve this for breakfast with your favorite protein such as eggs bacon, turkey bacon or our Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe.

Questions

can we use a different sweetener instead of maple syrup?

Yes, you can use any sweetener you love, such as honey, agave, stevia, date syrup or even regular sugar would work as well. Just adjust the amount to taste.

what types of milk can we use in this recipe?

You can use any milk you love, such as almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk or cashew milk.

how long does chocolate chia seed pudding last in the fridge?

You can store chia pudding in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep it in an airtight container for the best freshness.

how do we prevent the chia seeds from clumping?

Stir the mixture well initially and then again after about 15 minutes. This helps distribute the chia seeds evenly and prevents clumping.

what if our chocolate chia seed pudding is too thick or too thin?

If your pudding is too thick, add a splash of milk and then stir well. If it’s too thin, add a bit more chia seeds and then let it sit for additional time to thicken.

Ingredients

Makes 1 portion

• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ½ tablespoon unsweetened cacao
• 200 ml almond milk, or any milk of choice

Equipment

• Small Mason Jars (250ml)
• Measuring Cups + Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cup

Method

1. To a bowl (or mason jar), add the chia seeds, maple syrup, unsweetened cacao and stir.
2. Add the milk and whisk really well, wait 15 minutes for it to thicken and whisk well again. Stirring it twice will prevent clumping.
3. Refrigerate until it thickens anywhere from 4 hours to overnight or until it reaches desired texture.
4. Once it’s done you can top it off with additional sweetener or any toppings you like. Enjoy!

Kitchen notes

• Chocolate alternatives: Cacao or cocoa powder both work well, or you can use a scoop of chocolate protein powder.
• Milk alternatives: We used our homemade Frothy Healthy Almond Milk but you can use any milk you like, such as our Homemade Oat Milk cashew or coconut.
• Sweeteners: Feel free to use maple syrup, honey or agave. Any liquid sweetener will work.