Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

I made this because I am trying to fit more chia into my daily diet. These puddings are so delectable it is a fabulous and unexpectedly elegant dessert. I love how small the servings are and I have bought some coconut whip to use on my serving tonight. Can’t wait!!! The texture is different than any food I can think of that we regularly eat but given their nutritional power, I’ll get used to it! I am so excited to use this as a jumping off point to make new flavors!

I made this pudding and it was so easy and so delicious, a true treat. I used cashew milk instead. I also made the coconut whipcream! It was a WOW dessert! I love your recipes and your creativity!

I made this today and added nut butter. Perfect brekky indeed!

Made this today and it was so thick like refrigerated peanut butter consistency. Not at all like the photos; I used Almond milk not coconut cream. Maybe 2-2 1/2 cups milk?

On a whim I decided to buy some chia seeds. Never bought or used them before. I found this recipe after a quick Google search and somehow had every ingredient needed. I used everything in the recipe but cut the maple syrup down, as I used a twix protein powder in lieu of 85% of the cocoa powder, thinking it would be a neat substitution for satiety and as I try to eat a higher protein diet. It worked like a dream, I just mixed it after that 30 mins of sitting and I licked the spoon, D-I-V-I-N-E. Can’t wait to eat a serving of it.

Made this recipe to have a nice healthy breakfast option that satisfied my chocolate fix and this absolutely did the trick! I’ve never had chia seeds before so the texture was something to get used to, but the flavor is so good!
I made with 4 Tbsp maple syrup and whole dairy milk. I added strawberries and bananas on top one day and shredded coconut another and both were delicious :) will be making again!

Followed recipe to the letter even giving a stir after the first 45 minutes. Flavor was good but the consistency was way off. Some was loose and soupy and the rest was very clumpy.

Extremely easy recipe to follow. Surprisingly tasty. Only used 3TBS maple syrup and it was plenty sweet.

I made this and added toasted coconuts and pecans for a German chocolate flair! Bananas and macadamia nuts with coconut milk whipped topping would be good I’ll bet!

Just had this as part of my breakfast. Loved it! I used 4 tbsp of maple syrup and regular (not unsweetened) oat milk, and omitted the cinnamon, but think I will add it next time for a little more kick. Really, really good and great consistency!

Shopped around a bit and I liked this recipe! Unfortunately for me. 1/2 tsp of cinnamon changes this from chocolate pudding to cinnamon pudding, quite unpleasant taste.

DELICIOUS! I left out the cinnamon, this is amazing.

It’s so yummy! Added only 1 tsp of maple syrop as I don’t like when it’s too sweet. Fo serving I’ve used coconut yogurt and pomegranate seeds. Easy and delicious “snacks”

I’ve made this recipe probably ten times now and I still love it! Great for week day breakfasts

I love all the suggestions in the comments, thank you all. There’s a huge problem with this recipe however, I can’t stop eating it! It is so yummy, highly recommend it. Thank you for turning me onto this

I made this dessert with 1 cup of oat milk and 1/2 cup of coconut milk. I heated the mixture in the microwave to warm it up so it was ready faster. Everyone loved it. I made it again with 1/2 a lemon rind, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (added on the final stir) and no cocoa and it too was delicious. Thank you for turning us on to chia seed puddings.

Love this recipe for chia pudding! I’ve been trying to get back on track with healthier dessert choices and this is my go to recipe. Thank you!

This was super thick and gross, way too much chia seeds… :(

I made this with chia, cocoa and carob powder, coconut milk and coconut cream, date and tahini syrup as sweetener and vanilla bean paste. It tasted pretty good before it went in the fridge so I have no doubts it will be a great breakfast.

Almond milk has no protein why not just use water?

I just made this and put it in the fridge for the morning!!! I have never used chia seeds before. I’m so excited to try this!!!

Absolutely delicious! This recipe is very easy to make, plus it’s a “healthy dessert” option. I have made it twice now, once with cinnamon and once not adding it; my personal preference is the latter. I like the idea of topping it with a bit of coconut or Greek yogurt as mentioned in other reviews, so I will be trying those suggestions soon. And the idea of a mocha version? Yes, please!

I have chronic pain, and find it difficult to eat, but I seem to do just fine with things like ice cream. Since I can’t live on ice cream, and the doctor told me to eat more soluble fiber to offset the side effects of the painkillers, I decided chia seeds might fill the bill. I made this, using manuka honey instead of maple syrup. I serve it with a little Greek yogurt on top, sprinkled with cocoa nubs and oh my gosh! I could eat this for dessert. More to the point, I eat it. Make this!

Delicious, my favourite breakfast with thawed frozen blueberries! I have had a small bag of chia seeds for a while, but now I am buying a bigger bag because I finally figured out a great way to eat them.

I substituted Swerve brown sugar (zero-cal) used ¼ cup chia seeds instead of ½ cup and used 2 tbsp of Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa instead of ¼ cup. Let it sit overnight. Was very good and only 96 calories per serving.

This is SO GOOD!!!
I top mine with peanut butter & banana. It’s to die for. Make ASAP

This is the first time I’ve made chia seed pudding and it turned out great! I used dairy milk instead of almond and 2 tsp honey instead of the normal amount of maple syrup and it turned out normally.

I’ve made this chocolate chia pudding a couple of times now. I use plain, unsweetened almond milk and only 2 tablespoons of the unsweetened cocoa with 1/4 cup of real maple syrup. It’s definitely enough cocoa and sweet enough for us. I would need to add more sweetness if I added the full amount of cocoa and think it would be too much of both. I am on a low FODMAP diet. This is a great dessert and doesn’t upset my digestive system with a regular serving.
I throw all of the ingredients into a 1 quart jar and just shake it all up together. No wisk, no bowl!

I use a similar recipe except I use unsweetened chocolate almond milk (adds just that bit much more chocolate flavor!) and I use stevia as a sweetener. But it is easy to make, healthy, and delicious.

Love this! I try not to eat sweets but love this for a nice treat!

I love the Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding with simple ingredients. Because of its simplicity I can top it with anything I like. I grounded the chia in a coffee grinder for better digestibility and reduced the sweetener to 1 tsp for whole recipe, however next time I will try adding a little bit more sweetener. The first one I made, I used home made almond milk and the second one I used light coconut milk. Both turned out deliciously good, but my preference is to use home made almond milk. This is an excellent addition to my diet, for breakfast or for snack.

I love this chocolate pudding. It is so simple and one bowl! I used 4 tbsp of maple syrup, left out the cinnamon and subbed oat milk for the almond milk. I stirred it once after 45 minutes but will stir sooner next time. Will definitely make this again.

Made the recipe as written (4 Tbs maple syrup) and it was so tasty. This was my first time ever trying chia seed pudding and wasn’t sure what to expect, it’s definitely pudding-like with a satisfying little crunch. I served the pudding with fresh raspberries and can’t wait to have more!

I make this often, with lower end amount of maple syrup and usually, almond milk. When feeling indulgent, coconut milk for the ice-cream like texture. I do this now in true minimalist fashion, just with one large measuring jug, a fork for whisking, and a teaspoon for the small measurements. I start with all the dry ingredients and whisk to take care of the cocoa clumps, then all the liquid and whisk again in the same big jug, then cover with a wax paper to store overnight in the fridge. We usually have this with natural yogurt, fruits, nuts, and for breakfast, some granola. Easy & delicious!

Delicious! I subbed the maple syrup with 4 dates. I just added the dates the next morning with some extra almond milk to the blender. I’m not a fan of the chia texture so blending makes it more like pudding. Great, easy treat!

Loved it! I topped my serving with sliced bananas and toasted coconut flakes.

It’s so easy and delicious! High fibre and good intake pre-workout or after. But I’ve to substituted to honey (2 tbsp) bcoz I ran out of maple syrup🥺 thanks and this is not the 1st time I made, since I found your recipe a while ago. Keep it in my pocket💃🏻

Sooooooo good! A breakfast revelation! Fast, healthy and easy!

Fast, easy, Gluten Free, Vegan, and DELICIOUS!

Super delicious!! Simple to make and tastes great! Thank you for your recipe!!

I used vanilla soy milk in place of the almond milk and it turned out delicious. The chocolate pudding also taste wonderful with walnuts mixed in.

When I make plain chia pudding I use the pre-sweetened Blue Diamond vanilla almond milk, so I tried that here without adding any sweetener or vanilla and upping the amount to 2 cups. I used Hershey’s unsweetened special dark powder I had on hand for making pumpernickel, and it was absolutely delicious!

I love love love this recipe. Thank you for sharing. I have modified a bit by using Grace Coconut Milk Powder and water instead of the almond milk and I also add Hemp Hearts for the kick of protein and Omega 3 and 6. It is a great backcountry breakfast when I am backpacking; I just omit the vanilla, mix all the dry ingredients together and package. I then add cold water and the syrup in the evening on at camp and let sit in my bear locker. All cool and ready in the morning. 🙂

Made this chia seed pudding and put shredded coconut and raspberries as toppings. It’s so quick and easy to make and a big hit in my household. Sharing this recipe with all my family and friends!

Finally I’ve found a chia pudding recipe my kid likes!! Topped with frozen mixed berries for a quick brekky or dessert. Yum

I followed the recipe exactly and it came out very dry – I had a thick brick of chalky chia seeds. I will try again and add more milk and perhaps cut back on the chia seeds and cocoa powder.

Perfection. I used half full fat coconut milk and half unsweetened almond milk. <3

I bought a bag of Chia seeds at Costco. A lot more than I needed for my protein/ energy bites I have been making. Searched the web and found this recipe. Made with the ingredients on hand being Hershey’s coco & 2% milk and 4T of maple syrup. I really enjoyed it and will make this again. Thank you for the recipe! :)

With my kids at home learning virtually, I make this before bed, and they wake up to mason jars filled with chocolate chia pudding, granola, bananas and strawberries. Much to my delight, they love it! And it’s a nice, healthy way to start their school day.

This recipe’s so tremendous because I can enjoy it at anytime. I made these puddings for my family dinners and sometimes for my colleagues at sneak time. I don’t use almond milk, but I combine unsweetened milk and almonds. Also, I replace honey for maple syrup. My puddings are still amazing. Everyone can try something new in the ingredients.

This is a deliciously filling and nutritious treat!
I made two versions, the first one I’ll give 5 stars because it had just the right amount of sweetness. I topped it off with berries and sliced almonds for an absolutely splendid dessert.
Version #1:
Omitted cinnamon, added 3 Tbs maple syrup, used 1 cup 2% dairy milk + 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Came out perfectly.

Version #2- 4 stars:
Omitted maple syrup, added cinnamon, and used only oat milk (thinking oat milk is already sweet on its own).
This version wasn’t sweet enough and the chocolate seemed to overpower all of the other flavors. I didn’t taste any of the cinnamon. Next time I would add maple syrup or honey and a little more cinnamon.

It is very important to follow the recipe and mix the pudding about an hour after it has sat in the fridge. Otherwise, you will end up with a chia seed blob on top of a liquid soup. Also crucial to use high quality ingredients, preferably organic (esp for the milk). No Hershey’s or Baker’s chocolate powder or it will taste like the crap that those are.

Love it! Satisfied my desire for a sweet treat without being too sweet. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

Made this yesterday but I only had 1% milk, where I usually use vanilla almond milk. It was delicious I just finished it off this morning. I’m a chocoholic so every time I have a craving I go to the fridge take a few teaspoons and it hits the spot. I just made another batch and going to try a vanilla one too. Great recipe so easy and delicious.

The recipe turned out well, I used it further in a chocolate chia seed pudding.
Substitutions:
-Leftover Ground rolled oats for the shortfall of whole roleld oats.
-Forgot to add vanilla essence but it turned out fine without it.
-For the straining, I used a fine seive first then some cheese cloth. Texture came out perfect.

This is absolutely decadent! Out of the blue I was craving some chia seed pudding so off to google I went. That’s when I discovered your website, I’m so excited! This is the perfect consistency and oh so chocolate-y. The only thing I did differently is I used moola banana milk. This morning I topped it with sliced bananas and some sunflower butter, YUM! Chocolate, bananas and nut/seed butters together is one of my absolute favorite things. Tonight I’m making your collard green wrap with green curry tahini sauce, I can NOT wait!
Looking forward to many many more recipes.

I made this and it is so good! Couldn’t find any maple syrup in the shops where I live so I substituted it for golden syrup and it turned out amazing! I served mine in a bowl with some extra golden syrup drizzled on top with an pinch extra pinch of salt and it tastes like chocolate salted caramel pudding. Delicious and so easy to make – this will become a staple now for sure.

This is by far my family’s favourite chia seed pudding! I make it with whatever alternative milk I have on hand, most recently macadamia nut) and it turns out perfectly every time. Great as a snack or as dessert with fresh fruit and coconut whipped cream added.

I made this with coconut milk (unsweetened) and only 3 tbs of maple syrup and it was delicious! Even kids loves it! Next time I will try with halzenuts unsweetened milk!

Yumm yumm yumm!!!! Turned out perfectly. I made it in a big mason jar and it looks so pretty. Topped with pecans and sea salt for breakfast. Thank you!!!

Love this recipe! Easy, healthy and scrumptious!!!

This. Is. Delicious!! I definitely recommend this recipe. I used coconut milk instead of almond milk and it turned out really creamy. Going to make this again and again!

I’ve made this a bunch of times and really like it. I used oat milk and it turned out great. I will say I do sometimes get clumps of seeds even though I stir pretty vigorously, but I still find it delish!

Tried this recipe yesterday and it is AMAZING!! One of my guilty pleasures is those boxed pudding mixes that feel like death after you eat them but I now have a MUCH healthier version to indulge in! Definitely saving & sharing this recipe! I even made it using honey instead of syrup and it tasted great!

I made this recipe only using 3 tablespoons of maple syrup because I did not want the pudding to be overwhelmed by the maple flavor.

I let it sit overnight and had it the next day. Personally I did not find it sweet enough so I added a tablespoon of white sugar and a helping of semi sweet chocolate chips to give it some texture and added sweetness.

Hi. Re: Chocolate Chia Seed pudding
I used Greek yogurt in place of the almond milk. I also increased the cinnamon to 1 tsp and threw in a dash of cayenne pepper and blended everything in my nutribullet. I’m enjoying it! 🤗

Look great! I did it so tasty. Thanks for your sharing!

I’ll be honest, it didn’t really taste that good. I added a bit more maple syrup this morning and I even just plain out added sugar, but even so, it barely sweetened it up. I guess if you really want to make this, ignoring the taste and only for the health benefits, then you could, but overall, I did not enjoy this.

I added a banana. It came out great .

Made this with the exact ingredients. The exception was I ground the chia seeds before adding and that allowed the pudding to thicken easier. Served with sliced bananas.
Very tasty, will try next time with vanilla sugar, cut the honey and serve with fresh raspberries.

Amazing recipe! This was my first time eating chia seeds and I was not disappointed :) I used whole milk and made it once with maple syrup and once with honey. Both are great, although when I did it with honey I used 4 tbsp which made the honey taste a little too strong for me. Make sure to follow the step where you stir it after 45 minutes in the fridge, it makes the texture perfect!

I love this pudding, it’s easy and quick to make plus it’s delicious and nutritious. A win in my book.!

For the record, my mom didn’t like the taste, but I don’t think she could even get an accurate judgment because only the top of the mixture became pudding-like overnight in the fridge. Everything under that layer stayed liquid. I followed the recipe exactly. I don’t know if there’s a specific container you’re supposed to refrigerate it in so it all becomes pudding, but if so that wasn’t specified. I’m trying to cool it again in a flatter container, but I don’t know if it’ll work. I don’t know, I was just looking forward to waking up to nice healthy pudding.

Awesome recipe! I’d never tried chia seed pudding and wanted to try it as a side for my breakfast. It was so good! Ate it with a banana and it was delicious and filling.

I have made this so many times! I have made it with Coconut Milk, Yoghurt Milk and now make it with Oat Milk. I have used Maple Syrup and used Date Syrup. I use Cocao powder and omit the salt. I just put everything in a blender and blend. It always works out well. I have gifted it to friends who also now make it. So simple and so delicious.
Thank you for this recipe.

This is delicious!!! I used regular 2% milk since its all I had in the house and that worked just fine! I added some frozen raspberries to the top and it is delicious!! I love the bit of sweetness the maple syrup gives to this. Making this again for sure!

I used 1 can of coconut milk and 8 dates to sweeten it I stead of maple syrup. It was incredibly good!!! So creamy and chocolaty, will definitely make this again.

This was my first attempt, I can be pretty picky. But this was so freaking good. I was dumb struck. No modifications. Prefect just the way it is.

This was great! Super simple. I was shocked at how filling it was. I used unsweetened vanilla oat milk, and will do 5 tbs maple syrup next time as the 4 I put in didn’t quite hit my sweet tooth enough but it was yummy topped with sliced banana and strawberries, slivered almonds, shredded coconut, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

This recipe is SO GOOD!!! It’s now my go-to breakfast and it tastes like dessert, I would highly recommend!! :)

I made this and it was a huge hit. Paired it with Raspberries and shredded coconut.

We made it just like the recipe was written and we really enjoyed it! Even my kids did. Loved the lemon zest, gave it a real freshness on a heavier dishes.

Made with dark cocoa powder and topped with defrosted berries. Delicious!

Excellent!

I’m very picky with recipes and have eaten underwhelming chia puddings in the past. This was not one of them. The ratios were perfect. It was sweet but not too sweet. The recommended portion was perfect for breakfast, with a fruit on the side and a cup of tea. I made it as is (without the cinnamon because i’m not a fan of chocolate-cinnamon combo) and it came out perfectly. i was surprised how much I enjoyed it !

First time trying out this recipe. Simple, easy, and quick to prepare. Everyone in the household LOVED it. Topped off with fresh raspberries and toasted slivered almonds. I do not doubt that will become a staple in our household moving forward. Cheers!!

I’ve made this pudding 4 or 5 times now. It is currently a must have staple in the fridge. Sooooooo incredible. It really meets my chocolate cravings without being overly sweet. Thank you for sharing!

First time trying a chia seed pudding ever, and it did not dissapoint! i cut ingredients in half just for the first time, but will be making it in full soon. Only modification was using vanilla oat milk, and it worked fine! I ate with strawberries and slivered almonds- personally, texture is important for me, and the gooey texture of the pudding needs to be balanced with something crunchy like almonds. Super tasty, guilt free breakfast/snack/treat that leaves you feeling full and satisfied!

I made this recipe and it is so good! Both my husband and I absolutely loved it. I cut the recipe in half because I didn’t want to waste any ingredients if I didn’t like it. I used unsweetened plain WestSoy brand Soy Milk because; one, I don’t have issues with soy products; two, it only has two ingredients in it; and three, it has more protein than all the other plant milks. My other change was Agave; because, that is what I had in my pantry. I used 3 Tablespoons for the half recipe. Next time I will use the Maple Syrup! This recipe has the perfect amount of each ingredient to enjoy an amazing plant based choc. pudding! Now I need to buy more chia seeds to make a huge batch. Thank you Minimalist Baker! I love your recipe…I am a new follower! Bon appetite!

I made this recipe and it is so good! Both my husband and I absolutely loved it. I cut the recipe in half because I didn’t want to waste any ingredients if I didn’t like it. I used unsweetened plain WestSoy brand Soy Milk because; one, I don’t have issues with soy products; two, it only has two ingredients in it; and three, it has more protein than all the other plant milks. My other change was Agave; because, that is what I had in my pantry. I used 3 Tablespoons for the half recipe. Next time I will use the Maple Syrup! This recipe has the perfect amount of each ingredient to enjoy an amazing plant based choc. pudding! Now I need to buy more chia seeds to make a huge batch. Thank you Minimalist Baker! I love your recipe…I am a new follower! Bon appetite!

I made this recipe and it is so good! Both my husband and I absolutely loved it. I cut the recipe in half because I didn’t want to waste any ingredients if I didn’t like it. I used unsweetened plain WestSoy brand Soy Milk because; one, I don’t have issues with soy products; two, it only has two ingredients in it; and three, it has more protein than all the other plant milks. My other change was Agave; because, that is what I had in my pantry. I used 3 Tablespoons for the half recipe. Next time I will use the Maple Syrup! This recipe has the perfect amount of each ingredient to enjoy an amazing plant based choc. pudding! Now I need to buy more chia seeds to make a huge batch. Thank you Minimalist Baker! I love your recipe…I am a new follower! Bon appetite!

Wonderful, healthy breakfast! I don’t bother making a paste first and just blend everything except the chia seeds together in the blender. Definitely shake several times in the first hour after adding the chia seeds, or you’ll get dry clumps.

I followed Cat’s suggestion and used our coffee grinder to grind the chia seeds to a flour. I didn’t even clean the grinder beforehand as I think a mocha flavoured pudding would be nice. I added 3 tbsp of maple syrup and then some artificial sweetener to get it to the sweetness I wanted. The pudding set up really fast; even before I put it in the fridge.

Lovely easy recipe. I sweetened it with a mix of stevia powder and Zero calorie maple syrup
and threw in some raw cacao nibs.
Seriously good

What a disappointment. The chia all stayed at the top of the bowl forming a 1/2 crust with liquid underneath. Epic fail!

I am not a fan of chia seed pudding with whole chia seeds (it’s a texture thing) so I put all the ingredients in the big cup for my Nutribullet, blended it as smooth as I could get it, poured it into 4 oz jelly jars, put the lids on and put in the fridge overnight. The flavor profile is amazing! Best chocolate chia seed pudding I’ve found! Smooth, thick, creamy and delish.

Used unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tbsp organic agave, pinch of salt, a can of light coconut milk, suggested amount of chia seeds, reached for my vanilla and accidentally put in peppermint extract. Best accident ever – tastes like a thin mint! Future recipe idea for you right there ;)
-HP

My go to recipe when I’m having a sweet tooth. So yummy

Absolutely delicious! I used 1 tablespoon of honey and Silk Vanilla soy milk (8 grams of sugar per cup, so slightly sweetened). It was amazing. Very creamy and sweet. Next time I don’t think I’ll add any honey because the milk made it sweet enough.

I’ve made this a few times in the last two weeks! My 4 year old and I have really enjoyed it! I don’t add any cinnamon because I want it more like chocolate pudding and I only use 2-3 tbsp of maple syrup and it turns out perfect for us. Thank you for a great recipe!!

I made this recipe with the chocolate almond breeze almond milk, to make it double chocolate!! It is insanely good!

Oh my!! What a miracle this simple recipe has been while under quarantine restrictions during the Corona Virus!! I have very few ingredients available and an immune-compromised husband on a very strict diet (severe food allergies). I had a full bag of organic chia, cacao, and organic maple cream, but no alternative “milks” available (our stores are empty). This recipe worked perfectly with using only water as a liquid! I added some vanilla plant protein powder for added nutrition. The pudding turned out thick, rich and delicious!! Thank you for this recipe that brought many smiles to our family this morning! A keeper.

Tweaked it a little to make it more keto. Used stevia instead of maple and added Smooth, unsweetened peanut butter Instead of the cinnamon. Also used coconut milk as recommended. It was delicious! So creamy and luxurious. Loved it!

If you want to make your pudding smoother, try using ground chia seeding and sifting them. It takes a while, but it is worth the wait.

I would not change a thing! I am so addicted. I always do the second whisk but I’m not sure how it is without it. Top with a drizzle of PB.

Delicious! I followed directions exactly (how unlike me :) ) and started with 3 Tbl maple syrup. I ended up adding one more and it’s delicious! Can’t wait to try it in the morning after it sets up tonight. I’ve never liked chia really but I had a bag I wanted to use up. I’d make this again! Maybe with a pinch of cayenne? Like Mexican hot chocolate!

Not being brought up with real maple syrup, I used soft brown sugar instead, and added some coconut milk, and topped with banana and bluberries. Ab fab!

Hands down the best chia-anything I have ever had!
I am (or perhaps I now need to say WAS) not a big fan of chia until I tried this. There is nothing but good to say about this recipe. From the smooth texture, to the taste and the ease of preparing this delicious dessert? breakfast? all-day-snack? more like it – all of the above.
Thank you so much for posting!

I made this yesterday. I didn’t have maple syrup so I substituted one tablespoon honey. It set up perfectly and is really good. It needs more sweetener so I will add a little more honey. I topped with blueberries and a little whip cream. A great change from the usual breakfast/dessert rotation.