Easy Almond Joy Chia Pudding (non-dairy)
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Easy Almond Joy Chia Pudding (non-dairy)
Description
The recipe uses chia seeds soaked in coconut milk and sweetened with maple syrup to form a creamy, gelatinous pudding base. Separating the mixture and adding cocoa powder and chocolate chips to one half creates a chocolate layer contrasting with the plain coconut chia pudding. After chilling for at least six hours to achieve pudding consistency, the layers are assembled alternately in serving glasses with slivered almonds and additional chocolate chips.
The flavor profile highlights the richness of coconut milk combined with the subtle crunch and earthiness of chia seeds, offset by cocoa's mild bitterness and chocolate chips' sweetness. Slivered almonds add a nutty crunch, emulating the Almond Joy candy bar textures.
This pudding can be served as a dessert or snack and can be prepared ahead for convenience. It’s dairy-free, making it suitable for those avoiding animal products. The layered presentation adds visual appeal and varied mouthfeel.
Notes suggest adding shredded coconut for extra coconut flavor, adjusting the amount of chia seeds if the pudding isn't thick enough after refrigeration, and scaling the recipe for larger groups.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups coconut milk
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup chocolate chips mini preferred + more for garnish, non-dairy
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ⅓ cup almonds slivered
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder sifted
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the coconut milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup. Stir all the ingredients until well-combined, set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, add half of the coconut milk chia mixture. Sift in the coco powder, add the chocolate chips, and mix well until all the ingredients are well-incorporated.
- Cover both bowls with ceramic wrap or a lid and place into the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours or until both liquids become pudding-like. When ready, let's put it all together.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
- In your favorite 4 oz serving glass, first layer the bottom with the coconut chia pudding. Next, layer the chocolate chia pudding until you reach the middle of the glass.
- When you reach the middle of the glass, add slivered almonds and chocolate chips. Layer and repeat until all of your ingredients have finished.
- Garnish the top of the pudding with more slivered almonds and more mini chocolate chips.
- Enjoy immediately or make them ahead and store them in the fridge for up to three days.
Notes
- Increase chia seeds if the pudding fails to thicken after 6 hours; allow sitting longer if needed.
- Add shredded fresh or dried coconut to enhance coconut flavor.
- Double or triple recipe quantities when serving multiple people or gatherings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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