Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

close up of chocolate chia pudding in a jar with fresh raspberries and chocolate chips.

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Chia Pudding

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Rest time:: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 186kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is the perfect way to get more fiber in your life, while also satisfying a chocolate craving! You can stir this healthy dessert together in just minutes.

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Ingredients

1 cup milk of choice
2 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ cup chia seeds

Instructions

You'll need two 8-ounce or larger mason jars to stir together the two individual servings. In each jar, add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of cacao powder, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and ½ cup of milk.
Use a small whisk to stir the ingredients together. The cocoa powder may not mix in easily right away, so don't be frustrated if some small clumps remain on top. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes, so the chia seeds can start to gel.
After 10 minutes have passed, use the whisk to mix the chia pudding again. The mixture will look separated at first, but will soon thicken up as you stir. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of each jar to break up any clumps.
As soon as the pudding has thickened, you can serve it right away and adjust any flavor to taste. (Add more maple syrup for extra sweetness or a pinch of salt, if desired.) If you don't want to eat this right away, secure the lid on the jars and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. They will thicken even more when chilled; add a splash of milk to loosen the texture later, if desired.

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Notes

Nutrition information is for half the batch. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Fruit-Sweetened Variation: Replace 2 tablespoons of maple syrup with 4 pitted Medjool dates plus 1/2 cup water. In this case you'll need to blend the dates, cocoa powder, and milk in a blender until smooth. Then pour it over the chia seeds and whisk well.

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