Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons black chia seeds
- 1.5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut)
- 1.5 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey/date syrup)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut or almond)
- Optional: 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla plant protein powder
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, coconut yogurt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chia seeds, cocoa powder, optional salt, and protein powder if using. Mix dry ingredients well.
- Slowly pour in the plant milk while whisking continuously for about 60 seconds to prevent clumping.
- Add maple syrup and optional vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and evenly combined.
- Transfer to a jar or container and refrigerate. After 10 minutes, stir again to prevent seed clumps.
- Let it chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Before serving, check consistency. Too thick? Add milk. Too thin? Stir in more chia seeds and wait 20–30 minutes.
- Top with your favorites like berries, chocolate chips, nuts, or coconut yogurt and enjoy!
Notes
Customize your pudding with flavor twists like peppermint, coffee, orange zest, or banana. Make several jars ahead of time for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or dessert all week long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg