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Overnight Chocolate Chia Pudding

This easy Chocolate Chia Pudding make a delicious, nutritious breakfast, snack or no-bake dessert! Prep individual portions in small mason jars for a grab-n-go portable treat. Vegan and gluten-free!
Prep Time5 minutes
Inactive Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 181kcal

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Chia Pudding

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder or cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon carob powder optional
  • pinch sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups non-dairy milk divided
  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons raisins optional

For the Toppings

  • assorted fresh berries optional (or toppings of choice)

Instructions

  • Add cocoa powder, carob powder, salt, maple syrup and ¼ cup of milk into a mixing bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add the remaining milk and whisk again to combine.
  • Add the chia seeds and raisins and whisk until fully incorporated into the liquid.
  • Keep on the counter for the next 10 minutes and stir occasionally to ensure the chia seeds don’t clump or sink to the bottom.
  • Cover the bowl, refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours), until the chia seeds have soaked up the liquid and the pudding has a thick consistency.
  • Stir again before serving individual portions with toppings of your choice.

Notes

~ Be sure to use whole chia seeds. No other seed will work.
~ Use fresh chia seeds. Sometimes older chia seeds won't gel properly.
~ Mix very well to evenly distribute the chia seeds throughout the liquid. Mix again once or twice during the first 10 minutes to ensure they don't clump.
~ If it’s too liquidy, add more chia seeds and return to the fridge for about half an hour.
~ If it’s too thick, add more milk.

Nutrition facts calculated without toppings. Serving size is approximately ½ cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g