Chocolate chia pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that’s satisfying for any sweet tooth. It’s made with chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond milk, and naturally sweetened. Make a single serving of this tasty vegan recipe or prep a larger batch for the week!
A few years ago, after I started making a chia seed pudding every morning, I started making different flavors to it keep it interesting. This chocolate chia pudding requires only one additional ingredient but completely transforms the plain chia seed pudding.
Chocolate Chia Pudding
If you love chocolate and are looking for easy ways to work it into your day without going overboard on sweet treats, you’re going to love this chocolate chia pudding. What I love about this recipe is that it’s thick, creamy, chocolate-y, and seriously tastes like dessert!
Chocolate chia pudding is simple to make and a powerhouse of nutrients. You can enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert! It’s gluten-free, paleo, and keto-friendly.
Ingredients Needed
All you need are a few ingredients to make this superfood chocolate snack (or dessert)!
- Chia seeds
- Almond milk – I prefer to use homemade almond milk but you can use any store-bought milk as well!
- Cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- Sweetener – use a drizzle of maple syrup or any other sweetener or choice
- Sea salt – just a pinch!
How to Make Chocolate Chia Pudding
Once you have all of your ingredients, all you need to do is mix all of the ingredients in a bowl or glass jar (with a lid). Let it sit for a few minutes and then mix again so that the chia seeds don’t start to clump together as they start to absorb the liquid.
After a couple more shakes, let it sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator for 6-7 hours before enjoying it.
Finally, when it’s time to enjoy the chocolate chia pudding, stir it up again and scoop it into a bowl. Enjoy plain or add a few extra toppings. Some of my favorite toppings include:
- A handful of fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- Slices of banana
- Coconut flakes
- Cacao nibs
- Hemp seeds
- Whipped cream
- Slivered almonds
How to Store Chia Pudding
How long does chia pudding last? If you store your chocolate chia pudding in an air-tight glass jar or a glass container, it will stay fine in the fridge for 3-4 days. Alternatively, you can also freeze it and thaw it out about an hour before you want to enjoy it.
For More Snack Recipes, Check Out:
- Chia Seed Pudding with Fresh Berries
- Avocado Toast with Pesto
- Vegan Zucchini Fritters
- Chia Pudding with Figs and Berries
- Stuffed Dates with Fresh Berries
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Chocolate chia pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that’s satisfying for any sweet tooth. It’s made with chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond milk, and naturally sweetened. Make a single serving of this tasty vegan recipe or prep a larger batch for the week!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the cacao powder, chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and sea salt until well combined. Let it sit for a few minutes and whisk again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 30 minutes until the chia seeds plump up.
- Serve with additional toppings. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Keywords: chocolate chia pudding, chocolate chia seed pudding, chia seed pudding
Kristen says
I’m in chocolate heaven!
★★★★★
Pam says
It turned out perfect, thanks!
★★★★★