Chocolate Chia Pudding (Vegan + GF)
This creamy and rich chocolate chia seed pudding makes a healthy breakfast or a delicious dessert. It's vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free too!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (30 g) cocoa powder unsweetened, or cacao powder
- 1 ⅔ cup (400 ml) coconut milk
- ½ cup (85 g) chia seeds
- 2 - 4 tablespoons maple syrup depending on your sweetness preference
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Topping ideas
- vegan dark chocolate
- nut butter
- shredded coconut
- fresh fruit
Instructions
- Add the cocoa powder to a mixing bowl and gradually whisk in about a quarter of the coconut milk to form a smooth paste, with no lumps of cocoa powder.4 tablespoons (30 g) cocoa powder, 1 ⅔ cup (400 ml) coconut milk
- Whisk in all the remaining ingredients - the rest of the coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt.½ cup (85 g) chia seeds, 2 - 4 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Set aside for 10 minutes to thicken slightly and then whisk again to break up any remaining lumps.
- Split the mixture into your serving containers, cover and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Serve with toppings of your choice and enjoy!
Notes
Mixing: To make sure the pudding sets properly, whisk the mixture well, making sure there are no lumps of cocoa powder or chia seeds left.
Sweetness level: I recommend adjusting the amount of maple syrup you use to suit your tastes. If you want a not so sweet breakfast pudding, you could use just a few teaspoons. If you are making this as a dessert and have more of a sweet tooth, you can add up to 4 tablespoons. For variations and more yummy topping ideas, see the post above.
Sweetness level: I recommend adjusting the amount of maple syrup you use to suit your tastes. If you want a not so sweet breakfast pudding, you could use just a few teaspoons. If you are making this as a dessert and have more of a sweet tooth, you can add up to 4 tablespoons. For variations and more yummy topping ideas, see the post above.
Nutritional Estimate Per Serving
Calories 349kcal | Carbohydrates 25g | Protein 6g | Fat 28g | Saturated Fat 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat 5g | Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 0.03g | Sodium 92mg | Potassium 411mg | Fiber 9g | Sugar 9g | Vitamin A 12IU | Vitamin C 1mg | Calcium 176mg | Iron 6mg
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