Chocolate Chia Pudding
by: claire cary
This chocolate chia pudding is an easy to make snack, breakfast or healthier dessert. It's made with simple, pantry staple ingredients and has a rich, creamy texture. Naturally dairy free, vegan, gluten free and requires only 10 minutes of prep time!
Ingredients
- ½ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light coconut milk from a can
- 1 cup "regular" milk soy, cow's milk, oat, almond etc.
- 3-4 tablespoons honey can sub maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl or container, whisk together the chia seeds, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt.
- Shake up the can of coconut milk really well to ensure it is well combined. Measure out 1 cup and add to the bowl with all remaining ingredients. Whisk everything well to combine. Let rest for 10 minutes, then whisk well again. Cover, then place in the fridge to set for about an hour.
- Mix again, then serve with coconut yogurt, berries, banana, cacao nibs etc. Enjoy!
Notes
You don't have to use the canned coconut milk, but it does add a creamier and richer texture. You can sub for any cartoned milk if you prefer.
Serving: 0.5cup / Calories: 217kcal / Carbohydrates: 27g / Protein: 5g / Fat: 11g / Saturated Fat: 4g / Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g / Monounsaturated Fat: 1g / Trans Fat: 0.03g / Sodium: 201mg / Potassium: 178mg / Fiber: 10g / Sugar: 13g / Vitamin A: 12IU / Vitamin C: 0.4mg / Calcium: 218mg / Iron: 2mg
