Description
Indulgent chocolate chia pudding brings rich, creamy comfort with minimal effort. Protein-packed seeds blend seamlessly with cocoa, creating a luxurious dessert that satisfies sweet cravings while nourishing you from within.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Raspberries
- Chocolate shavings
- Coconut whipped cream
- Nuts and seeds
Instructions
- Combine cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk (dairy or non-dairy) in a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency without any lumps.
- Gently fold chia seeds into the liquid mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the chocolate base.
- Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes, then briskly whisk again to prevent any potential seed clustering and promote a smooth texture.
- Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator, covering it with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap, and let the pudding set and thicken for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight.
- Prior to serving, thoroughly stir the pudding to redistribute the chia seeds and restore its creamy consistency.
- Elegantly portion the chocolate pudding into individual serving glasses or dessert bowls.
- Garnish with an artistic flourish of fresh raspberries, delicate chocolate shavings, cloud-like coconut whipped cream, or a sprinkle of crunchy nuts and seeds to enhance both visual appeal and textural complexity.
Notes
- Chill the pudding overnight for the richest, creamiest texture that develops deep chocolate flavor.
- Whisking twice during preparation prevents stubborn chia seed clumps from forming.
- Always use high-quality cacao powder for an intense, authentic chocolate experience.
- Customize toppings based on personal preference or seasonal availability of fresh fruits.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and help distribute chia seeds evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: Varies (depends on milk type, typically around <5mg for dairy-free)