Chocolate Chia Pudding
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4.9
Chocolate Chia Pudding
Description
The Chocolate Chia Pudding is a chilled preparation relying on chia seeds to thicken almond milk deeply infused with cocoa powder and vanilla. The chia seeds swell over several hours in the refrigerator, creating a pudding with a unique, gelled texture that can be made smoother by blending. The cocoa provides a rich chocolate taste while the vanilla adds aromatic depth. Maple syrup can be optionally added to adjust sweetness.
The pudding’s creamy and textured nature makes it a compelling choice for a quick breakfast or satisfying dessert. Its simple refrigeration process requires no cooking, making it convenient for busy days.
For variations, different extracts such as peppermint or orange can introduce fresh flavors. The choice of plant-based or dairy milks affects thickness, with coconut milk yielding a denser pudding. Blending the pudding intensifies smoothness, and sweetener alternatives like honey can be used. Additional spices like cinnamon or a pinch of sea salt may enhance the overall flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 480 ml almond milk
- 80 g chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, but it does make it nice and sweet)
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and put in the fridge for at least 5 hours (overnight is better).
- Pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. You can skip this step if you like, but I like the smoother pudding.
Notes
- Check the freshness of chia seeds, as old seeds may not gel properly; expect gel formation within 20 minutes of mixing.
- Refrigerate pudding and consume within 4 to 5 days for best quality.
- Experiment with peppermint or orange extracts for alternate flavors.
- Coconut milk can be used for a thicker texture compared to other plant-based milks.
- Blending the pudding creates a smoother consistency if preferred.
- Maple syrup can be replaced by honey or other liquid sweeteners.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or sea salt to enhance warmth and balance flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 279mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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