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High-Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe

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This High-Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding is a creamy, nutritious dessert or snack that’s easy to make with or without a blender. Combining chia seeds, hemp hearts, cocoa powder, and sweetened naturally with dates, it’s a plant-based option packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for a quick, healthy treat that can be prepared ahead and enjoyed chilled.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 Medjool dates (use 3 to 4 dates, or date syrup to taste)
  • 8 ounces unsweetened nondairy milk (plus more as needed)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened Greek-style yogurt (plant-based or regular)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts

Instructions

  1. Soak the Dates: Place the Medjool dates in hot water and let them soak for 10 minutes to soften. After soaking, drain the water and remove the pits from the dates.
  2. Blend the Ingredients (Blender Version): Add the soaked dates, nondairy milk, Greek-style yogurt, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon if using, chia seeds, and hemp hearts into a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Chill the Pudding (Blender Version): Transfer the blended mixture into serving containers and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight. This chilling allows the pudding to thicken and develop its texture.
  4. Grind Chia Seeds (No-Blender Version): Use a spice or coffee grinder to grind the chia seeds finely. This helps in achieving a creamy texture without blending.
  5. Mix Ingredients (No-Blender Version): In a bowl, whisk together the nondairy milk, Greek-style yogurt, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon if using, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of date syrup (adjust to your taste).
  6. Add Ground Chia and Hemp Hearts (No-Blender Version): Stir in the ground chia seeds and hemp hearts. Whisk thoroughly, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. Whisk again to evenly distribute the seeds.
  7. Chill the Pudding (No-Blender Version): Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to allow it to thicken into a pudding-like consistency.

Notes

  • The pudding can be sweetened with either whole Medjool dates or date syrup, depending on your preference for texture and sweetness.
  • Using ground chia seeds in the no-blender method helps create a smoother texture similar to the blended version.
  • You can substitute the nondairy milk with your choice of milk, such as almond or oat milk, to suit dietary preferences.
  • Chilling time is important for thickening; overnight refrigeration yields the best pudding consistency.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon to enhance the flavor, but it is optional.

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