Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe
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Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe
Description
The Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe builds on a base of dry ingredients—cacao powder, cinnamon, and monk fruit sweetener—mixed with coconut milk and previously prepared chia pudding. The chia seeds give the dish its signature gel-like, pudding texture, while the cacao and cinnamon add strong chocolate and warm spice notes without sweetness. This results in a creamy yet textured dish, balanced between smooth coconut milk and nutty chia seeds.
The final pudding is served chilled, topped with chopped nuts, chocolate bits, and shredded coconut flakes, adding layers of texture and extra cocoa and tropical flavors. It can work as a dessert, breakfast, or snack, especially for those seeking plant-based or lightly sweet options.
Notes on preparation highlight how making chia pudding ahead of time helps achieve the right thickness. Variations include using different non-dairy milks like almond or oat milk, adding fresh or dried fruit for natural sweetness, or replacing monk fruit sweetener with maple syrup or coconut sugar for altered flavor. The pudding stores well in the refrigerator for several days, making it convenient for meal prepping.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cacao powder 33 grams
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 5 teaspoons Monk Fruit Sweetener powdered
- ½ cup coconut milk 100 ml
- ½ cup chia seed pudding 134 grams, overnight
- nuts chopped nuts, chocolate bits, for garnish and as desired
- chocolate
- coconut flakes
Instructions
- Place all the dry ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Stir in the coconut milk until well incorporated with the dry ingredients.
- Then stir in the prepared chia seed pudding until well combined.
- Place in a small serving jar and top with nuts, chocolate bits and coconut flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prepared chia pudding should rest at least 30 minutes to develop its thick, pudding-like texture; overnight resting is best for texture and meal prepping.
- Substitute coconut milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk for a different flavor profile.
- Add dried or fresh fruit such as pineapple or berries to introduce natural sweetness and contrast to the chocolate flavor.
- Swap Monk Fruit Sweetener with a tablespoon of maple syrup or coconut sugar if preferred; adjust to taste.
- Store the pudding in airtight containers in the refrigerator for several days to keep it fresh and ready to eat.
- Customize toppings beyond nuts, chocolate bits, and coconut flakes to suit taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Servings (½ cup per serving)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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