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chocolate chia pudding with fresh fruit and nut toppings

Chocolate Chia Pudding


  • Author: Maria A. Moreno
  • Total Time: About 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 23 small jars or cups 1x

Description

Creamy, chocolatey, and healthy! Chocolate chia pudding comes together in minutes with simple ingredients – perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds

  • 1 cup almond milk (or other milk: coconut, oat, cashew, dairy)

  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)

  • 12 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

  2. Add chia seeds and whisk again so they’re fully distributed.

  3. Let mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then stir once more to break up clumps.

  4. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight for a thicker pudding.

  5. Before serving, stir gently and top with fresh fruit, nuts, or chocolate shavings.

Notes

  • For extra sweetness: add another drizzle of maple syrup or a few dark chocolate chips.

  • For a smoother mousse-like texture: blend pudding before chilling.

  • To make it keto-friendly: replace maple syrup with monk fruit or stevia and use unsweetened almond milk.

  • Store in the fridge up to 4–5 days; freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Chill Time: Minimum 2 hours (overnight preferred for thickest texture)

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~190 kcal
  • Sugar: ~8–10 g
  • Fat: ~8 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~1 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~25 g
  • Fiber: ~9 g
  • Protein: ~6 g