Chocolate Chia Pudding
A great place to start your plant-based journey is with a foolproof recipe that works as breakfast or a dessert, like this chocolate chia pudding with only 6 ingredients!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Chia pudding is a very easy way to get some plant-based protein and omega-3.
- Previously, I made berry chia pudding and mango chia pudding, but I recognize that not everyone likes fruit flavors. This chocolate chia pudding is an excellent alternative.
- My favorite thing about this recipe is that it can be breakfast… or dessert!
- Have I mentioned that you only need six ingredients for this? You can always scale up for more servings.
Key Ingredients
- Chia seeds, when mixed with liquid, stick together in a sticky, pudding-like texture.
- Plant-based yogurt acts as the liquid base in this recipe. It brings a slightly tangy flavor to balance the sweetness.
- Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, and I use it in just about every sweet recipe I create!
- Cocoa powder combines with sweet maple syrup and creamy yogurt to create a chocolate flavor for this chia pudding.
Hack It!
- Scale up or down as you see fit. This chocolate chia pudding stores well for up to 3 days, so you might as well meal prep.
- If you’re feeling fancy, you can make individual pudding servings in separate jars.
- Adjust the level of sweetness to taste. Just be careful – you can add more maple syrup, but you can never take any out once it’s in the mix.
- If you don’t typically use plant-based milk, just use water instead of buying an entire carton.
How to Make Chocolate Chia Pudding
Step 1: Add plant-based yogurt, cocoa powder, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and vegan milk. If cocoa powder has a lot of clumps, sift through a sieve.
Step 2: Mix everything together. Transfer to the fridge for at least 3 hours to set.
Step 3: Once it’s ready, your chocolate chia pudding should be thick and creamy. Split the contents into servings.
Step 4: Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Best way to store this is in a closed container in the fridge. It lasts for up to three days.
I like to use Icelandic Provisions Skyr – it’s just the right consistency, and super creamy.
More Plant-Based Desserts
- Vegan Frozen S’Mores
- Homemade Chewy Granola Bars
- Easy 2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- High Protein Overnight Oats
- Yogurt Parfait
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The Recipe: Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based yogurt, I used Icelandic Provisions Skyr
- 1½ tbsp cocoa powder, sift if it is clumpy
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp plant-based milk
Equipment
- Large container
Instructions
- Combine in a container and store in the fridge for at least 3 hours to set.
- Enjoy immediately or store for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Scale up or down as you see fit. This chocolate chia pudding stores well for up to 3 days, so you might as well meal prep.
- If you’re feeling fancy, you can make individual pudding servings in separate jars.
- Adjust the level of sweetness to taste. Just be careful – you can add more maple syrup, but you can never take any out once it’s in the mix.
- If you don’t typically use plant-based milk, just use water instead of buying an entire carton.