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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    LAST UPDATED: September 10, 2019 PUBLISHED: March 26, 2019 By Pam Greer 12 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is a healthy dessert that is rich and chocolatey and so delicious!  Almond milk and maple syrup keep it paleo friendly and vegan.  With only 5 ingredients, it's an easy no bake chocolate dessert that everyone loves! 

    Two small jars of chocolate chia seed pudding topped with almonds and strawberries.

    Healthy Desserts

    I admit it.  I have a huge sweet tooth.  That can be a problem when it comes to healthy eating.  I am constantly on the search for healthy desserts.  Usually I top some yogurt with fruit, Yogurt with Blueberry Compote, but I was wanting something different. 

    The struggle was real.  Then I discovered chia seeds.  

    Chia seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition - with lots of fiber and antioxidants.  I could write a whole blog post on chia seeds alone, but someone has already done that for me - Health Benefits of Chia Seeds. 

    What I love about chia seeds, besides how good they are for me, is that they have this magical ability to turn liquid ingredients into thick puddings.  You can get a creamy pudding without cream and eggs.  

    How to Make Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    Step 1 - gather your ingredients:  cocoa powder or raw cacao powder, chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract (I used my homemade vanilla extract.)

    Difference between Raw Cacao Powder and Cocoa Powder - Raw Cacao Powder is made by cold pressing the cocoa beans, this keeps the living enzymes and removes the cocoa fat.  Cocoa powder has been processed under high heat.  Raw Cacao Powder retains more of the healthy benefits of the cocoa bean, though it is more expensive.  

    In this recipe I used Raw Cacao Powder rich results in a strong chocolate flavor.  

    Difference between black chia seeds and white chia seeds - there is no nutritional difference between white and black chia seeds!  They are separated only for aesthetic reasons.  I use black chia seeds for darker foods and white chia seeds for lighter foods.    For this recipe, you could use black or white. 

    Step 2 - In a bowl, whisk together the cacao powder and almond milk.  Then add the maple syrup, vanilla extract and chia seeds.  Put a lid on the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, though I usually do overnight.  You can stir it occasionally. 

    Step 3 - Remove from fridge.  If it's too thick add a little more liquid, if it's not thick enough stir in a little more chia seeds. 

    Step 4 - Optional - toast some sliced almonds and dice strawberries to top the pudding. 

    Photo collage of the four steps to making chocolate chia seed pudding.

    Ways to Serve Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    You can serve the delicious chocolatey chia seed pudding simply scooped into bowls.   It's so rich with chocolate flavor that you really don't have to do anything else, but we like to vary it up a bit. 

    This time we topped it with some toasted sliced almonds and a few diced strawberries.   You could also use walnuts, sunflower seeds or whatever nuts you like.  

    An easy chia seed parfait can be made by layering the chia pudding with plain or vanilla yogurt or even a raspberry compote!    It's one of our favorite easy desserts.  

    Two jars of chocolate chia seed pudding layered with greek yogurt.

    Looking for More Chocolate Desserts

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    If you love chocolate as much as I do, you definitely need to follow my Chocolate Recipes Pinterest Board! 

    Two jars of chocolate chia seed pudding
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    Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

    This chocolate chia seed pudding is so easy to make - only one bowl needed and it's a healthy no bake dessert that everyone loves! 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Chilling 4 hours
    Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 190kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
    • ½ cup chia seeds

    Instructions

    • Whisk together the cacao powder with the almond milk in a medium bowl. 
    • Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract and chia seeds to the bowl and whisk to combine. 
    • Cover with a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.   Stir occasionally. 
    • Remove from fridge and stir.  If it's too thick add a little more almond milk, if it's too thin, add a sprinkle of chia seeds. 

    Notes

    Difference between Raw Cacao Powder and Cocoa Powder - Raw Cacao Powder is made by cold pressing the cocoa beans, this keeps the living enzymes and removes the cocoa fat.  Cocoa powder has been processed under high heat.  Raw Cacao Powder retains more of the healthy benefits of the cocoa bean, though it is more expensive.  
    Difference between black chia seeds and white chia seeds - there is no nutritional difference between white and black chia seeds!  They are separated only for aesthetic reasons.  I use black chia seeds for darker foods and white chia seeds for lighter foods.    For this recipe, you could use black or white. 
    This is a great recipe to use Homemade Vanilla Extract!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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    Comments

    1. Collakou says

      June 14, 2021 at 2:26 pm

      I feel like an outcast when I ask this, but can I use dairy milk for this recipe? Would it affect the flavour too much?

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        June 14, 2021 at 6:45 pm

        Sure! I almost always make it with regular full fat milk! I just happened to have almond milk when I did this recipe!

        Reply
    2. Timmy Tomcat says

      April 14, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      Dads heading to the kitchen as I meow this. Yum
      Timmy and Family

      Reply
    3. Neli Howard | Delicious Meets Healthy says

      April 14, 2019 at 4:24 am

      5 stars
      This looks so good! I haven’t had chia pudding in years, and it’s been too long! I’m excited to try this! This will be on the dessert menu this week for sure 🙂

      Reply
    4. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

      April 14, 2019 at 4:23 am

      I can vouch for the deliciousness of this recipe! My first chia pudding to try - and I won't be going elsewhere. This is divine!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        April 14, 2019 at 10:25 am

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    5. Neha says

      April 14, 2019 at 1:16 am

      Totally agree with you, I too am a fan of chia seeds as they make puddings super thick. Love this recipe coz it has chocolate!!! 😉 Can't wait to give it a try!

      Reply
    6. Jill says

      April 13, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      I have a huge sweet tooth too. I need to try this for a healthier way to curb it!

      Reply
    7. Emily says

      April 13, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. You know, I never knew the difference between cocoa and cacao before. Very happy to now know the difference!

      Reply
    8. Marjie says

      April 01, 2019 at 10:28 am

      I suffer from extreme sweet tooth, too! I'm not a fan of chocolate, but you know that there are menfolk in my house who are, and I'll bet they would love this. 5 minutes to make and no cooking means I'd enjoy it, too!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        April 01, 2019 at 3:48 pm

        Chocolate and it's good for you!

        Reply
    9. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

      March 28, 2019 at 1:08 am

      This sounds so good! I haven't ever tried a chia pudding before - must change this soon!

      Reply

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