Description
A delightful and nutritious dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the health benefits of chia seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–4 tablespoons sweetener of choice (like maple syrup or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the almond milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add the chia seeds and stir well to combine, ensuring the seeds are evenly distributed.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the pudding thickens.
- Serve chilled, topped with fruits, nuts, or additional cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
This pudding can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen, though the texture may change slightly upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg