Description
A quick, healthy, and creamy chocolate chia pudding that requires no cooking. Perfect for meal prep, this gluten-free and vegan-friendly dessert is packed with fiber and omega-3s.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk (unsweetened almond, oat, or dairy)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey/agave)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon almond butter or protein powder
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Whisk until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
- Sprinkle the cocoa powder over the milk mixture and whisk vigorously to remove any lumps, creating a smooth chocolate liquid.
- Add the chia seeds to the bowl and stir immediately to ensure they are evenly distributed and do not clump.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then give it a second good stir to prevent seeds from settling at the bottom.
- Pour the mixture into jars or airtight containers, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Once chilled and thickened, give the pudding a final stir before serving. Add toppings as desired.
Notes
Stirring twice (once immediately after adding seeds and once after 5 minutes) is crucial to prevent clumping. Use cold milk for faster expansion of seeds. Taste before chilling to adjust sweetness. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. If too thick, add a splash of milk; if too thin, add more chia seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 5
Keywords: chia pudding, chocolate chia pudding, healthy dessert, meal prep, vegan dessert, gluten-free, high fiber, omega-3, quick recipe, make-ahead breakfast