Description
This creamy chocolate chia pudding makes a delicious healthier dessert or a fun twist on breakfast. Serve it plain or see the notes for lots of yummy topping ideas!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2–3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup dairy free milk (I like almond milk or 1/2 almond milk + 1/2 coconut milk)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chia seeds, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add 2 Tbsp. syrup, the vanilla, and whisk to combine (don’t add the milk yet!). The mixture will be quite thick.
- Pour in the milk and whisk to combine. Taste and add additional syrup, as desired.
- Let mixture rest for at least 5 minutes (10-15 minutes is better!) to partially thicken.
- After 5 minutes, stir again (this helps distribute the chia seeds evenly), cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight) to allow the pudding to chill and gel.
(For easiest serving, I like to put the chia pudding in the cups or jars I plan to serve it in before chilling, but you can just keep it in the mixing bowl, if you like.)
Notes
Topping ideas:
- Fresh berries, raspberry sauce, toasted coconut, peanut butter, vegan caramel sauce, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, and more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American