A rich and creamy vegan-friendly dessert or breakfast option, this Chocolate Chia Pudding combines deep cocoa flavor with nutritious chia seeds, topped with fresh fruits and shaved chocolate.
Ingredients
Liquid
1cupmilk of choice(almond, oat, coconut, or dairy)
2tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powder(use good quality for rich flavor)
2-3tablespoonsmaple syrup or honey(adjust sweetness to taste)
½teaspoonvanilla extract(optional)
Pinchsalt(brings out chocolate flavor)
Toppings
to tastefresh berries
to tastesliced banana
to tasteshaved chocolate
to tastecoconut flakes
to tastenut butter drizzle
Instructions
Whisk together milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Add chia seeds and stir thoroughly to evenly distribute.
Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours or overnight until thickened.
Stir before serving, then top with berries, banana, shaved chocolate, coconut flakes, and nut butter.
Notes
For best results, prepare the pudding the night before to allow the chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid.