Description
A soothing dessert that combines creamy chocolate flavor with the health benefits of chia seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chia seeds, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Using a whisk, gently stir in the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until everything is well-combined.
- Cover the bowl and let it sit in the fridge for at least one hour.
- After one hour, give it a good stir to break up any clumps and let it rest for another hour or overnight for the best texture.
- When ready to serve, add a splash of almond milk for a smoother consistency, stir, and garnish with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the pudding sit overnight. You can also enhance the chocolate flavor with a dash of espresso powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg