Description
A creamy, healthy, and delicious chocolate chia pudding that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, it’s a guilt-free treat that tastes like dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: Fresh berries, banana slices, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add chia seeds and stir well to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until thickened to a pudding-like consistency.
- Before serving, give it a good stir. If too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend the pudding after soaking for a smoother texture.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days—perfect for meal prep!
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8g (naturally occurring + added)
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg