Chocolate Cherry Chia Seed Pudding
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Chocolate Cherry Chia Seed Pudding
Description
This pudding recipe uses coconut milk mixed with water, maple syrup for sweetness, cocoa powder for chocolate flavor, and a pinch of salt for balance. Chia seeds are whisked in thoroughly, then the mixture is refrigerated for several hours or overnight to allow the seeds to absorb liquid and create a gelatinous, pudding-like consistency.
Separately, frozen cherries are cooked briefly with water over high heat until softened, then smashed and simmered on lower heat to form a chunky cherry compote. Once cooled, the compote is combined with the chilled chocolate chia pudding in serving dishes. The pudding itself is creamy yet textured, and the compote adds fruity brightness and added moisture.
The dessert requires refrigeration to set properly and can be prepared ahead. It highlights the mellow sweetness of coconut with chocolate and fresh cherry flavors for a balanced treat.
Ingredients
- 1 coconut milk 13.5oz, lite, canned
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 5 tbsp chia seeds
- pinch salt
- 2 cherries frozen, heaping cups
Instructions
- Add coconut milk, water, maple syrup, cocoa powder, chia seeds, and pinch of salt to a mixing bowl. Whisk the chia seeds , cocoa powder, and liquid together until evenly mixed. Cover mixture and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours. If you prefer, you can leave them in the fridge overnight.
- Prepare the cherry compote by adding 2 heaping cups of frozen cherries to a sauce pan with 2 tbsp of water over high heat. Leave on high heat mixing occasionally for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and smash the cherries down with the back of a fork or a potato mashed. Once smashed allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool fully. Use both the chocolate chia seed pudding and the cherry compote to create individual serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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