Chocolate Chia Pudding

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Chocolate Chia Pudding is a healthy dessert made with chia seeds, milk, cocoa powder and maple syrup. It's a sweet, chocolatey and low-carb feel good treat!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Resting Time 4

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 268kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup coconut milk
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Vigorously whisk the milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract in a medium bowl or storage container, being careful to incorporate any cocoa powder sticking to the sides and bottom.
Cover the chia pudding and refrigerate until thick and creamy, at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Give it a good stir and divide into two servings. Enjoy with fresh coconut whip cream and berries, if desired.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 7 days in the fridge but best within 5 days of mixing.

Freezer Instructions: Did you know you can freeze chia pudding? You can freeze it for up to 3 months in individual servings. Use freezer-safe ziplock bags or small mason jar containers. To thaw, just place in the fridge overnight.

Sourcing: You can find chia seeds at all major grocery stores, usually located with the grains or with oatmeal.

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.

Instead of coconut milk, you can use any other plant-based milk or regular milk.
Replace maple syrup with honey, agave syrup, granulated sugar or another sweetener or choice.

Product Reference: I use these mini tulip shaped jelly jars when I make chia pudding. The chia pudding fills up about half the jar, leaving room for toppings.

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