Chocolate Chia Pudding with Cacao Nibs, Chocolate Chips, and Toasted Nuts Recipe
This Chocolate Chia Pudding is a quick and delicious no-cook dessert or breakfast option, combining creamy coconut milk with rich cocoa and sweet maple syrup. Packed with nutritious chia seeds, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized with toppings like cacao nibs, chocolate chips, toasted nuts, or nut butter for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 1/4 cup coconut milk (full-fat or light)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- pinch of salt (optional)
Toppings (Optional)
- Cacao nibs
- Chocolate chips
- Toasted nuts
- Nut butter
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Whisk all the base ingredients—chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and optional salt—together in a mixing bowl for 1-2 minutes until well combined and smooth.
- Rest and Stir: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to start absorbing the liquid, then give it another thorough mix to prevent clumping.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the pudding thicken to the desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the pudding into serving dishes and add your favorite toppings such as cacao nibs, chocolate chips, toasted nuts, or nut butter for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier texture, or light coconut milk for a lighter version.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup if preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of maple syrup.
- For a smoother pudding, blend the mixture before refrigerating.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with toppings like fresh fruit or shredded coconut for variety.
