Chocolate Chia Pudding is rich, creamy and indulgent with no refined sugar or dairy! It's an easy, healthy breakfast, snack or dessert that takes 5 minutes to make!
optional toppings: raspberries + mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Place the cocoa powder in a medium bowl, then whisk in 1/4 cup of the almond milk until the mixture is a smooth paste. This will prevent lumps.
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Whisk in the remaining almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined.
2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the chia seeds and stir until they're submerged in the liquid. Let stand 10 minutes until they thicken slightly, then stir once again.
4 tablespoons chia seeds
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight until thick and creamy. Divide into jars and top with raspberries and chocolate chips, if desired. Enjoy!
optional toppings: raspberries + mini dark chocolate chips
Notes
Pro tip: Double the recipe and place in jars for meal prep breakfast, snack or dessert using the jars and lids linked above.
The texture of this pudding is reminiscent of tapioca pudding, so if you're not a fan you can process it in the blender or food processor until smooth.
Chocolate chia pudding keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
There are so many ways to garnish this pudding with your favorite fruit, chocolate chips, a dollop of nut butter, cacao nibs, coconut flakes and more!