Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

I’m not sure where I went wrong since I followed the recipe exactly. The pudding came out very thick, almost solid. The chia seeds stayed crunchy. They did not soak up the liquid. I made it in individual cups. I’ll be tossing this batch and trying again.

The recipe works fine with my Costco chia seeds if whisked in the fridge twice at 30 and 60 minutes. But it tastes like children’s food; a bit too simple.

I recommend adding tiny pieces of candied ginger or orange peel, just-ground cardamon seeds or dried sour cherries to help it along.

And it is worth using good quality cacao. In this dish, you can really taste the difference.

I just tried the recipe using homemade kefir instead of milk, just to get some beneficial probiotics into it…I also added collagen powder for minerals and protein. We’ll see how it comes out!

Loved the recipe. I added just a pinch of cinnamon powder as I am not a big fan of the taste and it came out just perfect. Thanks for this recipe.

I have been looking for new ways to add fiber to my diet and chia seed pudding felt like the way to go. I was a little worried because I am a very textural person but I ended up LOVING it. I went with the 5 TBS maple syrup and full fat coconut milk because that’s what I had on hand. I let it sit in the fridge over night so we could have it for breakfast. It came out very thick and the seeds, while slimy, still had a bit of bite to them. This will definitely become a regularly used recipe in my home.

Made this replacing maple syrup for sugar free sweetener Natvia.
Comes in at Zero carbs. Love the cocoa and cinnamon flavour and the high fibre! Perfect for diabetic treat.

The 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon overpowers the whole thing and I can’t taste the chocolate. Do not add cinnamon

This is ready and waiting for tomorrows breakfast, just love it and I get all my omega 3 in one hit delicious

The chia seed pudding recipe I continually come back to! Turns out perfect every time. The key is to whisk again about an hour after it’s been in the fridge. Love to add fresh fruit as a topping. Perfection.

I am not a fan of cinnamon so am wondering if KMB read the quantity correctly, because I could hardly detect it. I served it for dessert with a dollop of cream and berries and I loved it, as did my “discerning” teenage granddaughter. This will be a regular in my fridge, thank you!

I wanted to try this latest health craze and I guess I and my entire family belong to the group of people who find the texture of chia pudding unbearable to eat. I like pudding, and this did not resemble it in any way. The seeds are not digested. The round bubbles are slimy and I am just sorry I wasted perfectly good cocoa. The remaining seeds went into compost and the pudding into garbage disposal.

Way way WAY too much cinnamon here. Im not even remotely sensitive to spices or strong flavors, and even with only half the recommended cinnamon in the recipe I had to throw the whole thing away because I could barely choke down 2 bites. I’d describe the flavor as “Like chewing on a cinnamon stick dipped in powdered cinnamon that someone whispered the word “chocolate” in the same room as”. Maybe it’s good without the cinnamon, but I’m not sure if I want to risk it.

I absolutely LOVE the overnight chocolate chia seed pudding! Thank you so much.🙏

Very good! Hit the sweet tooth spot! Next time I will half the cinnamon.
But overall…. YUM!

This has been my go-to recipe for chia seed pudding for a long time, I mix with different fruits, toppings; your wonderful recipes never dissapoint.

I am allergic to dairy and wheat and need to add more calcium to my diet. I’ve made chia puddings before but never one this decadent and thick! Easy to make and such a nice way to start the day, and probably end the day too!

This pudding was so delicious! I have never made a chocolate chia seed pudding and was a little skeptical. I did not use cinnamon. I didn’t have maple syrup and used honey and topped with cacao nibs and strawberries. My husband loved it too! The amount of honey or maple syrup doesn’t make it too sweet either. It is wonderful as a breakfast or snack like you said.

I really wanted to like this but was disappointed. Twice. I followed the recipe exactly the first time but it was very inconsistent. Some of it was liquidy and some was just a hard blob. And yes, I did stir it after 40 minutes. The second time I made it, I stirred several times over several hours. Same results. Maybe too many chia seeds, but for whatever reason it just didn’t work for me.

Easy to make
Love this and make it when travelling it’s so easy and delicious

This has become a much-craved breakfast standard, even though it was not a favourite at first, thanks to a few modifications:
***added one heaping tablespoon of almond butter to each serving – yum!
***added two servings of fruit (frozen raspberries, banana) – extra yum!
***added MB’s own chocolate sea salt granola as an over-the-topper!!!
(One recipe makes a week’s worth/5 servings for me.)
Altogether, this makes for a very satiating, healthy, and delicious meal!
Thanks MB!

I absolutely love this recipe! I’ve made it a few times already. It does become very thick- I don’t care too much since it’s delicious- so I may add a little more milk next time.

I have used this recipe quite a few different times. There are many ways that you can do it but this is an excellent above average recipe that anybody can follow and have great success. I like to add honey and leave out the maple syrup from time to time. But one thing I always do is add just a touch more of my almond milk. Everybody likes the textures different and I like it smoother. Delicious recipe!

This was so good! I made it last night at midnight when my parents were sleeping…. Noise-proof certified!!

I made this. I used 13.5 oz of coconut milk, more than the recipe calls for. It sat in the fridge for 7 hours. The seeds were still crunchy and the mixture was very thick! I had to add milk to my serving to eat it. I was surprised because I used more than the recommended amount of milk. It tasted chocolatey, which hit the spot!

I make this recipe all the time and am obsessed with it! Something I changed up that has made a huge difference is using dutched cocoa powder. I learned from Americas Test Kitchen that it had a less bitter flavor than regular cocoa powder in recipes that don’t involve baking. The only kind I can find at the store is Hershey’s dark chocolate cocoa, so that’s what I used it is heavenly. Highly recommend.

This was delicious! The only modification I made was that I only used 2 Tbsp of maple syrup. I stirred it about 45 minutes after putting it in the fridge and ate it the next day. Turned out great!

We love this recipe! Ran out of maple syrup so used brown sugar. Sometimes we add love crunch granola to mixture. Always let sit overnight and top with peanut butter, fresh fruit and a dollop of Tru Whip in morning. 😋
Makes breakfast fun! Thanks for the recipe!!

I added a half cup more milk because I found it to be too thick once it had set,
I added 3 extra tablespoons maple syrup,
and found that it needed to be mixed in the food processor the next day,
despite shaking it several times as it set.
(Chia clumped in thick globs on bottom of glass;
I think this could be avoided if you greased the mason jar with
a little coconut oil first.)

This was great- just as the recipe stands. Love the cinnamon addition. I eat your matcha chia pudding for breakfast and this was a yummy dessert.

Love them both- YUM!

A winner! I omitted the cocoa powder, used raw honey instead of syrup, and light coconut milk instead of almond milk. Flavor and texture are wonderful! Keeping this in our regular healthy snack rotation. Thank you for sharing!

Very thick. Had everyone gagging on the texture. It reminds me of a play putty from the 90s called Floam.

I made the recipe for two and it was too thick. I’m new to making chia seed pudding, but the ready-made ones I’ve bought were much less solid. I’m sure I’ll try it again but increase the milk.

So easy and delicious! I omitted the cinnamon and used planet oat dark chocolate oat milk for more protein. Are it with fresh raspberries, and then with bananas and granola for breakfast. With a little whipped cream for dessert!

I felt this was great as is. I added some coconut flakes, some essenes for my own flavor. some monk extract and erythritol.

such a reliable recipe, so easy. thanks!

I made this using Canderel sweetener, oat milk, cocoa and chia seeds. It was so delicious, thank you for bringing such a treat into my so far limited low carb set of puddings.

I love this recipe! I was in need of something to mix up my usual overnight oats and this fit the bill. I too it with homemade granola and berries. I keep forgetting to add some hemp hearts but feel great knowing I’m getting protein from the chia seeds.

Loved it but mine came out to think for my tastes so the second time I added a 1/4 cup more almond milk and it was perfect (for me).

I have made this so many times. It is crave worthy. I’ve added chopped Rainer cherries, fresh blueberris and nuts. So delicious!!

I used sweetened ground dark chocolate and left out the maple syrup. It was delicious!!

I prepared this last night, but I forgot to mix an hour later like it was suggested and it turned a little dense and clumpy in some parts but absolutely delicious! I loved that it’s not sweet and so simple to make! Thanks for sharing this with the world! So good!

It was easy to make & easy to eat. This the first I made the recipe. I did everything the recipe said to do & it came wonderful. I tried different toppings & liked the combination of granola, fresh strawberries & a little non dairy whipped cream. Delicious

Mmm, so rich and chocolatey!! All I had was oat milk on hand but it was still very flavorful and the consistency was just right. I topped mine with fresh strawberries and a splash of half & half. Dessert for breakfast!

I’ve never made a recipe so fast after arriving in my inbox. It’s incredible and such a delightful way to enjoy a sweet treat that is good for the body in so many ways. I used oat milk but otherwise didn’t change a thing. Thanks a million!

Sorry…I am the original lazy Mary. I get almond milk in a chocolate flavor and add chia to it for “pudding”.

Very easy but a little too bitter for my liking! Will make again but with less cocoa. Thanks for the recipe :)

This came out amazing! Made it with a mix of Coconut & Vanilla Soy milk. Perfect!

I used 1 cup of kefir, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/3 tsp cinnamon, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder mixed with small amount of very hot water to liquify, and 2 teaspoons of stevia. When I served it I topped with blueberries and pistachios and a tiny splash of whipping cream on top. So delicious, and healthy! 1/4 cup of chia seeds is way too much and makes it stiff and gooey.

Love this ! Super easy and great for my kids

Absolutely delicious. I used coconut milk and I’m in love 👏🥰

I love the flavour, definitely needs more milk. I made it exact and the consistency was extremely thick and gluey.

Delicious, but I agree with the comment below to add more milk for a better consistency. Thank you!

The flavor of this was good but the consistency was way too thick initially. I ended up adding almost an extra cup of almond milk. I used 3 tablespoons of maple syrup and that was the perfect amount. I topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of agave when serving. With the additional milk, this recipe is a keeper.