Description
This Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is a rich, creamy, and healthy dairy-free dessert or breakfast option. Combining cacao powder with chia seeds and almond milk, it offers a luscious chocolate flavor with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. It requires no cooking and is prepared the night before, making it a perfect convenient and nutritious treat to enjoy chilled the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 1/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3–5 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Chia Pudding Base
- 1 ½ cups Almond Breeze Almondmilk Original Unsweetened
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients and sweetener: In a small mixing bowl, sift the cacao powder to reduce clumps, then add the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk these together until combined.
- Add almond milk gradually: Pour a small amount of the almond milk into the bowl and whisk continuously until a smooth paste forms, ensuring the cacao is fully incorporated without lumps. Then add the remaining almond milk and whisk until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Incorporate chia seeds: Add the chia seeds to the chocolate mixture and whisk once more to combine thoroughly.
- Refrigerate to set: Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3-5 hours until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. For an even texture, stir or whisk the mixture again after 30-45 minutes in the fridge.
- Serve and store: Serve the pudding chilled with optional toppings such as fresh fruit, granola, or coconut whipped cream. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, although it tastes best when fresh.
Notes
- You can adjust the maple syrup amount to your preferred sweetness level.
- If you prefer a thinner pudding, reduce the chia seeds slightly.
- Stirring the pudding halfway through chilling helps prevent clumping and ensures a smoother texture.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference, such as nuts, seeds, or berries.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free and vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
Keywords: Chocolate chia pudding, overnight chia pudding, dairy-free dessert, vegan chocolate pudding, healthy breakfast, no-cook pudding
