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Chocolate Chia Pudding

This Chocolate Chia Pudding is rich, creamy, and incredibly easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients. Made in only 5 minutes of prep time, it's the perfect make-ahead breakfast, healthy snack, or guilt-free dessert that tastes wonderfully chocolatey.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups milk of choice dairy or plant-based
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh berries
  • Banana slices
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Cacao nibs
  • Granola
  • Chopped nuts
  • Peanut or almond butter
  • Shredded coconut

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl or mason jar, whisk together the milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  2. Stir in the chia seeds until they are evenly distributed.
  3. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent the chia seeds from clumping.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until thick and pudding-like.
  5. Give the pudding one final stir before serving. Divide into bowls or jars and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy chilled.

Notes

  • Stir twice for the smoothest texture and to prevent clumps.
  • For a thicker pudding, add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds.
  • If the pudding is too thick, stir in a splash of milk before serving.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan by using plant-based milk and maple syrup.