Chocolate Chia Pudding
on Dec 06, 2021, Updated Aug 16, 2024
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This chocolate chia pudding is easy to prepare in a few minutes and makes a healthy dessert that’s packed with nutrition.
Chia pudding is delicious, nutritious and can be made so many different ways. For more flavours, try this Mango Chia Pudding, Peanut Butter Jelly Chia Pudding and Peanut Butter Chia Pudding.
Chia seeds are also great for making Easy Berry Chia Seed Jam and can be used in energy bars like these No-Bake Chocolate Chia Energy Bars.
Recipe Features
- Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free.
- Delicious healthy dessert idea.
- Try it with toppings like berries, banana and peanut butter.
- Easy to prep in minutes.
- Ready to enjoy in 1-2 hours or can be made the day before.
- High in fibre and protein.
Ingredients
This list is not complete. Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list with measurements and detailed instructions.
- Chia Seeds: White or black chia seeds work.
- Cocoa Powder: Any cocoa powder or raw cacao powder works but a good, dark chocolate cocoa will add the most flavour.
- Plant-Based Milk: You can use any sweetened or unsweetened milk like almond, cashew, soy, hemp or oat.
- Sweetener: The recipe is sweetened with maple syrup. It can be substituted with honey (not vegan) or agave syrup. For sugar-free pudding, you can use stevia or liquid monk fruit sweetener.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add all of the pudding ingredients to a large glass mixing bowl and whisk well until all the chia seeds are broken up and the ingredients is fully combined.
Step 2: Pop the bowl in the fridge for a couple hours up to overnight, then divide into 2-3 portions and enjoy!
Note: You can divide it into portions before storing if that’s easier.
Topping Ideas
- sliced banana
- berries
- coconut yogurt or whipped cream
- chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- vegan caramel sauce
- nuts or seeds
- shredded coconut
- chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Storing
Chia pudding can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months and thawed in the fridge.
More Chia Seed Recipes
- Banana Split Chia Seed Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
- No-Bake Vegan Chia Seed Granola Bars
- Vegan Chia Seed Pancakes
Did you try this recipe? I’d love to hear about it! Scroll down to comment section below to leave your star rating and review.
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Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds, 88 g
- 2 cups almond milk, 500 mL
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 60 g
- ⅓ cup cacao powder, 35 g
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, cacao powder, and the vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined, making sure to break up any clumps of chia seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours up to overnight.
- Divide the pudding between 2-3 servings and top with peanut butter and fresh raspberries.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published April 23, 2017.
My husband and I are trying to stay healthy, so I added a few of your recepies to my weekly plan. This was one of them.
I added honey instead of maple syrup.
It’s really good, thank you! My husband has a sweet tooth and he really liked this. He was surprised that there was no sugar.
Sending love from Serbia
Yum!! I can’t wait to try this – all my favorite flavors in one bowl!
Right? ALL the best flavours.
Does making the chia seed pudding and refrigerating it overnight make a difference, or does it half to be 15-30 minutes before eating?
No, you can leave it overnight or longer if needed. Enjoy.
What’s the white stuff on the bowl?
Some homemade coconut whipped cream!
Would it work with something like almond milk instead of water? Or would it make any difference at all?
Yes, you can use almond milk. Enjoy!
This looks too good! Definitely going to need to try this! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy.