Chocolate Chia Pudding
This Chocolate Chia Pudding is my healthier version of the classic chocolate pudding! It is made with only four ingredients and takes 5 minutes to prepare. It makes the perfect dessert or sweet breakfast.
Chocolate pudding was one of the desserts that I used to enjoy, especially when I went out for dinner. So, I knew I had to adapt it into a chia pudding version, that is super easy to make with only four ingredients. Yes, you read that right, 4 ingredients!
Not only does it make a great dessert, this chocolate chia seed pudding also works well for breakfast.
What you’ll love about this recipe:
WHAT IS A CHIA PUDDING
Chia pudding is a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack made with chia seeds, milk, and sweetener. The chia seeds absorb the milk and form a gel, which gives the pudding its pudding-like consistency.
Chia seeds are a good source of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, making chia pudding a nutritious option.
INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
- Chia seeds of course.
- Almond milk or you can use your favourite milk. I prefer to use unsweetened almond milk but have made with macadamia or hazelnut milk in the past.
- Cacao powder which is used to provide that chocolate flavour.
- Rice malt syrup or you can use your favourite sweetener. Maple syrup and honey also work really well.
HOW TO MAKE
To make this chocolate chia pudding, simply combine the chia seeds, cacao powder, milk, and sweetener in a jar or bowl. Stir well and let sit for at least 3 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator. The longer the chia seeds sit, the thicker the pudding will become.
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Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk or your preferred milk
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon rice malt syrup or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding. Place the chia seeds in a small bowl. Add the almond milk, cacao powder and rice malt syrup and mix really well.
- Allow to set. Cover and place in the refrigerator to thicken, approximately 3 hours. Remove from the refrigerator and check that the chia seeds have gelled. Spoon into cups (or ramekins) and serve.
