Chocolate Chia Pudding is like having dessert for breakfast.
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Make-Ahead Breakfasts
Although this pudding feels like dessert, it's actually a nutritious, convenient, make-ahead breakfast. I love to make these jars up on the weekend so that we have delicious and healthy grab and go breakfasts during the workweek.
For more delicious and healthy make-ahead breakfast ideas, try Tropical Chia Pudding or Maple Walnut Overnight Oats.
About Chia Seeds
Although chia seeds have become popular and touted as a superfood in the past few years, there is evidence that chia seed has been cultivated as early as the 16th century by the Aztecs in Mexico.
Besides Mexico, chia is grown today in Central and South America, Australia, and some areas of the U.S.A.
Besides chia pudding, chia seeds can be used in baked goods, sprinkled on salads, and added to breakfast cereals and granola, and to smoothies, smoothie bowls, or yogurt.
Chia Seed Nutrition
Chia seed is a healthy addition to any diet, and because it's so versatile, it's a great ingredient to have on hand. Unlike flax seeds, chia seeds are absorbed by the body, so they don't need to be ground. Chia is high in fibre, protein, calcium and omega 3 fatty acids.
Omega 3's have been shown in some studies to help protect us from cancer and other diseases, so they are important to our health. Get more info on omega 3's here.
Chia Pudding Flavours
Because chia seeds have a neutral flavour, the sky is the limit for flavouring your chia pudding. This chocolate chia pudding recipe is using cacao powder, along with coconut milk for a creamy chocolate pudding. With just a touch of maple syrup for sweetener, the pudding tastes decadent, even though it isn't. (Kind of like these chocolate baked oats)
What Milk to Use for Chia Pudding
I used coconut milk, along with some cashew milk for this chocolate chia pudding, but you can use any milk, soy, oat, or nut milk, including dairy milk. I like to use milk for the creamy texture, but you can use juice instead, or even water. Really any liquid will work.
Recipe
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Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 14 oz coconut milk 1 can
- ½ cup cashew milk or other nut milk, or dairy milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder
- ½ cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine coconut milk, cashew or other milk, salt, and maple syrup, vanilla extract and cacao powder in a blender or food processor
- Add the chia seeds and pulse to combine.
- Pour the pudding mixture into six 4 oz jars with lids
- Allow the jars to sit for 5 minutes, then give them each a shake to break up any clumps and make sure the seeds haven't sunk to the bottom. Store in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Eat from the jar.
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Maman de sara
I love chocolate chia pudding, it’s been a while I did not make. I need this post to remind me to go back to chia puddings ?
Colleen
Emylie, Chia puddings are delicious. I hope you enjoy!
Eileen Kelly
I love chia seeds and chia pudding! This is super flavorful and easy! A great breakfast or snack!
Colleen
Hi Eileen, Chia pudding is so easy, tasty, and nutritious. I love it too!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
I adore chia puddings for dessert, snacks or even breakfast! The flavour combos really are limitless, but chocolate is most definitely my favourite. And this one looks ultra thick and creamy!
Colleen
Hi Leanne! I love how you can give chia pudding any flavours you like, but chocolate is my fave as well.
Linda
This is my kind of breakfast. Love starting my day with chia seeds and chocolate. All my favorite in 1 jar. Yum!
Colleen
Hi Linda, there's just something awesome about breakfast in a jar, isn't there? Especially when chocolate is involved! 🙂
Vicky
This looks like such a wonderful way to start the day. I love easy meals that I can prep the night before and just grab it to take on the go.
Colleen
I'm with you on that, Vicky. Especially when they are delicious and healthy!
Mary Bostow
Thank you so much for this awesome recipe! Made it yesterday and had it for breakfast today. Yum!
Colleen
You're so welcome, Mary! I'm glad you liked it!
Lisa Bynum
I hear so much about how healthy chia is for you, but I have yet to try it. But mixed into chocolate pudding, I really have no excuse.
Colleen
Lisa, if you've never tried chia, this is a great way to start! You'll be glad you did. 🙂
Sherri
I didn't realize how healthy chia really is, but I do love it so this is perfect! Love make-ahead breakfasts...especially if they involve chocolate! 😉
Colleen
You can never go wrong with chocolate for breakfast, Sherri! Especially when it's this healthy!
Natalie
I absolutely love chia pudding. It's so healthy and nutritious breakfast and so versatile too. I love that you used cashew milk here. I bet it's super creamy and delicious. Can't wait to give this recipe a try.
Colleen
Hi Natalie! Chia puddings are so awesome, aren't they? You'll love this one!