Chocolate Chia Pudding

5 from 1 vote

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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.

Two bowls of chocolate chia seed pudding topped with peanut butter and fresh raspberries.

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

Bowl of chia seeds, cocoa powder and milk in a glass bowl. Ingredients are labelled with text overlay.

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.

Large glass mixing bowl of chocolate chia pudding with a whisk in it.

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.

Two bowls of chocolate chia seed pudding topped with peanut butter and fresh raspberries. Hand is using a spoon in one of the bowls.

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

Two bowls of chocolate chia seed pudding topped with peanut butter and fresh raspberries. Hand is using a spoon in one of the bowls.
5 from 1 vote

Chocolate Chia Pudding

By: Deryn Macey
This super easy chocolate chia pudding takes just moments to prepare and 30 minutes later you're ready to top it with peanut butter, sliced banana and whatever else you can think of.
Prep: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup chia seeds, 88 g
  • 2 cups almond milk, 500 mL
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 60 g
  • 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

Topping ideas: almond butter, tahini, coconut whipped cream, dairy-free yogurt, sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, sliced mango, nuts, raisins, dried fruit, granola, cereal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 batch, Calories: 369kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 18g, Sodium: 199mg, Fiber: 19g, Sugar: 19g
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Originally published April 23, 2017.

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11 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    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

  2. Does making the chia seed pudding and refrigerating it overnight make a difference, or does it half to be 15-30 minutes before eating?