Chocolate Chia Pudding

Meaningful Eats

6 servings

Chocolate chia pudding is a creamy, naturally-sweet chocolate treat. Make this breakfast pudding recipe at night and wake up ready to enjoy it!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

rest 8

Total Time 30

Author Erin Collins

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
3 tablespoons raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 tsp of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
6-8 dates
1/3 cup chia seeds

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour the custard into 4-6 jars or ramekins. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours). Serve with bananas, coconut milk whipped cream, chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, etc. Enjoy!

Notes

Topping ideas:

Banana slices
Fresh berries - raspberries, strawberries, etc.
Vanilla Greek yogurt
Whipped cream, or coconut milk whipped cream
Chopped nuts of your choice - If you don't have nut allergies, peanuts are delicious on chocolate chia seed pudding!

Nutrition