Ingredients
- For the Pudding:
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- For the Garnishes:
- Raspberries (or other fruit)
- Chocolate shavings
- Coconut whipped cream
- Nuts and seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, milk, and chia seeds until well combined.
- Let it Gel: Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes without stirring, allowing the chia seeds to begin gelling. After 15 minutes, whisk the mixture again to ensure it’s evenly combined.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results, so the pudding can thicken.
- Serve: After the pudding has set, stir it together, then divide it into small dessert-sized glasses. Top with your favorite garnishes, such as fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, coconut whipped cream, or nuts and seeds.
Notes
- If the chia seeds aren’t thickening as expected after 10 minutes, you might have old chia seeds. Just grab a new bag for the best results.
- For a fun “frosted” effect on your berries, freeze washed and dried fresh berries in a single layer, then add them to the pudding just before serving. They’ll have a frosty look as they thaw!
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk, coconut milk, or your favorite non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
