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Chocolate Chia Pudding

A rich and creamy chocolate chia pudding that's healthy, vegan, and easy to make. Perfect for breakfast or a dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Base
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 2 cups almond milk or any plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup fresh berries strawberries or blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flakes unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings

Method
 

Prepare the Pudding
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  2. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until it thickens.
Serve
  1. Once the pudding has thickened, stir it well and divide it into serving cups.
  2. Top with fresh berries, coconut flakes, and dark chocolate shavings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For a sweeter pudding, adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste. You can also substitute the almond milk with coconut milk for a creamier texture.

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