Chocolate Chia seed pudding

6 steps

Prep:20min

Updated at: Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:30:40 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories176.5 kcal (9%)

Total Fat8.4 g (12%)

Carbs23.8 g (9%)

Sugars8.2 g (9%)

Protein5.1 g (10%)

Sodium68.9 mg (3%)

Fiber7.1 g (25%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

½ cupchia seeds

2 cupsplant-based milk

unsweetened

6 Tbspcocoa powder

or cacao

4 Tbspsmaple syrup

or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes

1.5 tspsvanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium-size bowl, add the chia seeds, plant-based milk, cacao powder, maple syrup (or date paste), vanilla extract, and salt, if using. Whisk together until all ingredients are combined.

Step 2

Leave the mixture in the bowl for 10 minutes without stirring for the chia seeds to gel. After 10minutes, whisk it together one more time.

Step 3

Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for four hours or overnight.

Step 4

Remove the chocolate chia seed pudding from the refrigerator, stir with a spoon, and divide into small dessert sized glasses.

Step 5

Top with your berries and dark chocolate shavings, if desired.

Step 6

Substitutions Instead of blueberries, add your favorite organic berries or fruit such as pineapple, banana or kiwi. Sugar-free Use date paste instead of maple syrup. Storage Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.