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The Best Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

This chocolate chia seed pudding is a simple, make-ahead dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings without feeling heavy. Made with just five everyday ingredients, it comes together quickly and sets up in the fridge while you go about your day.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: The Best Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
Optional Toppings
  • Raspberries or other fresh fruit
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Coconut whipped cream
  • Nuts and seeds
 

Instructions

  1. Add the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk, and chia seeds to a medium bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
  2. Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes without stirring so the chia seeds can begin to thicken. After 15 minutes, whisk again to redistribute the seeds. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Once chilled, remove the pudding from the refrigerator and stir with a spoon. Divide into small dessert glasses and finish with your favorite toppings before serving.

Notes

  • If the mixture hasn’t started to thicken after about 10 minutes, the chia seeds may be old and inactive. Using a fresh batch should solve the problem.
  • For a frosted berry effect, freeze clean, fully dry berries in a single layer. Add them to the pudding straight from the freezer and serve within a few minutes for the best look.
 
Nutrition
Calories: 192 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0.03 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 169 mg | Potassium: 210 mg | Fiber: 10 g | Sugar: 12 g | Vitamin A: 11 IU | Vitamin C: 0.3 mg | Calcium: 313 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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