Description
This delicious Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is a simple, nutritious dessert perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a healthy treat. Made with cacao powder, chia seeds, and natural sweeteners, it provides a creamy texture and rich flavor with minimal ingredients and effort. Enjoy it topped with fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, and a dollop of coconut whipped cream for an indulgent yet guilt-free snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
Toppings
- Raspberries (or other fresh fruit)
- Chocolate shavings
- Coconut whipped cream
- Nuts and seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, add the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, your choice of milk, and chia seeds. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Let Chia Seeds Gel: Allow the mixture to sit in the bowl for 15 minutes without stirring. This resting period allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and begin to gel, creating the pudding’s characteristic texture.
- Whisk Again and Refrigerate: After 15 minutes, whisk the mixture once more to break up any clumps. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours to fully thicken and develop flavor.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the pudding from the refrigerator and stir gently with a spoon. Portion the pudding into small dessert-sized glasses or bowls. Top with fresh raspberries or your favorite fruit, sprinkle chocolate shavings, add a dollop of coconut whipped cream, and optionally garnish with nuts and seeds for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is an excellent light dessert option when you crave something chocolaty but want to keep it healthy.
- It contains only a handful of simple ingredients and comes together quickly with minimal prep.
- The pudding needs to chill for several hours to fully thicken, so plan ahead for best results.
- You can customize the toppings based on your preference, adding fresh fruits, nuts, or even a drizzle of nut butter.
- Using dairy-free milk makes this dessert suitable for vegan and lactose-intolerant diets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 169 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
