Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

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Let’s talk chocolate chia seed pudding! If you haven’t tried chia pudding before, now is the time. It’s the perfect healthy breakfast or snack to meal prep and it’s super easy to make! If you are new to chia seeds, chia pudding is an awesome place to start because you’ll get a real sense of their absorption power, the gel-like texture chia seeds create and their ability to help keep you full for a bit.

A Healthy Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding easy to make and meant to be enjoyed anytime of day. Be it for breakfast, a pick-me-up snack, or decadent dessert!! Not only is Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding tasty, but it’s packed with over 10g of fiber and 7g of protein per serving, as well as loads of iron, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids. The texture is a cross between a smoothie and a pudding. It will thicken up even more if you put it in the fridge for a few hours. It’s a snack that will always leave you feeling satisfied, satiated and so very energized for your day!

Chia pudding basically allows you to eat dessert any time of day. It’s thick and creamy like regular pudding but the nutrition facts make it acceptable to eat for breakfast, snacks or dessert, it’s a healthy snack loaded with protein, fiber and healthy fats! Plus, you can top it with a wide variety of different goodies, making it a customizable dish that’s perfect for serving crowds or yourself at 3am. Chia pudding is an awesome meal-prep option because it will stay good in the fridge for 5-7 days!

Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet.  They’re loaded with nutrients that can have important benefits for your body and brain. Check out more Healthy Chia Seed recipes. Some brilliant recipes to incorporate more Chia Seeds into your diets.

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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

chocolate chia pudding

Is Chocolate Chia Pudding Healthy?

Yes! Chocolate Chia Pudding is a combination of healthy, wholesome ingredients that are dairy-free, refined sugar-free and whips up into a deliciously creamy, almost tapioca like, pudding!

  • Author: All Recipes
  • Prep Time: :25
  • Total Time: 2:25
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Refrigerator
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Mix cocoa powder, brown sugar, and instant coffee powder together in a bowl; stir until no lumps remain. Fold chia seeds into the mixture. Pour milk into the bowl and stir to incorporate; let the mixture sit a few minutes before stirring again. Repeat resting and stirring a few times over the course of 20 minutes.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
  3. Drizzle honey over the pudding to serve.

Notes

  • Pair it with fresh fruits like raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sliced banana, kiwi, pineapple, mandarin oranges, cherries, etc.
  • For extra protein, add a dollop of your favorite nut butter.
  • Add crunchiness with a sprinkle of granola.
  • Make a parfait using whipped coconut cream or non-dairy vanilla yogurt.
  • Finish it off with additional topping of chocolate such as cacao nibs, mini chocolate chips or shaved chocolate.
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