The Best, Easiest Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
I am a serious sucker for a good pudding recipe. These creamy and delicious desserts are usually super easy to prepare with no baking needed. And there are just so many fantastic variations! We love our classic Best Homemade Chocolate Pudding and amazing Homemade Strawberry Pudding for decadent but practically effortless dessert recipes. This Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is a healthy chocolate treat for those who can’t eat dairy or grains, or are on a plant-based or vegan diet. Or, for anyone who just loves chocolate and is trying to enjoy desserts that are on the healthier side. This simple chocolate pudding is made with only 5 ingredients and takes only minutes to make. (Plus, chill time.) The flavor is rich and chocolatey, while the texture is similar to tapioca pudding, because the chia seeds create little soft bubbles around each seed. It’s these magical little gel bubbles that thicken the dairy-free pudding.
Ingredients You Need
You’ll love that this dairy-free pudding recipe only includes 5 wholesome ingredients. To make this deliciously decadent (yet healthier!) vegan-friendly chocolate pudding you need:
Unsweetened cocoa powder – high quality for the best tasteChia seeds – whole or ground, depending on texture preferenceUnsweetened cashew milk – or other plant-based milk you like, such as almond milk or macadamia nut milkMaple syrup – can also use agave or honey for a non-vegan version that’s still dairy-freeVanilla extract – or other flavored extracts, such as hazelnut or almond
Plus any of your favorite sweet goodies for topping!
How to Make Vegan Chocolate Pudding With Chia Seeds
Whip up this chocolate pudding in just 5 minutes! It then needs a few hands-off hours to chill before it has the right thick and creamy consistency. I love to make a batch around lunchtime when I’ve got a spare second, and you have a perfectly decadent, dairy-free pudding dessert to enjoy after dinner – no baking or effort needed! To make this easy and healthy pudding recipe, first set out a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the cocoa powder and chia seeds to the bowl, and whisk well to break up all the cocoa powder clumps. In a separate measuring pitcher, whisk together the cashew milk (or preferred non-dairy milk), maple syrup, and vanilla. You can add a pinch of salt if you like, too. Pour this dairy-free mixture into the bowl with chia seeds and cocoa powder. Whisk well, and place the mixture in the fridge to rest for 15-20 minutes. This allows the chia seeds to release their thickening properties. Then whisk well again. Either cover and refrigerate in the mixing bowl, or pour the pudding into small servings cups and chill. Just be sure your containers have lids if you plan to keep the vegan chocolate pudding in the fridge overnight or longer. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours to fully thicken the healthy chocolate pudding. Serve chilled as-is, or with your favorite pudding toppings.
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