Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

How come I messed this up? Everything got separated and the chia seeds stuck together at the bottom of my container. Any recommendations?

This is something I’m definitely going to try! I would go make some for in the morning now if i were not so tired. Can’t wait though..

Where are the cute glass jars from??

Thank you! Love your site.
Kim

Hi
I tried this recipe using agave syrup instead of dates. However the chia seeds didn’t absorb the liquid and form a pudding. Any idea what could’ve gone wrong?

Any idea if this would work with carob powder instead? I love chocolate taste, but my body likes carob better (aka, minor cocoa allergy).

Shelf life?? Are you sure it will not keep in an air tight container for more than a few days?
I mean what gets spoiled?

Thank much

I like it! But I am not getting the point of blending it. The chia seeds still stayed whole once I blended it.

Thanks for this recipe! It really is yummy! I wanted to ask about it though because I’ve made it twice (unblended), and while it is delicious it still isn’t setting up like pudding (or like it looks in your unblended pictures). I even used less milk the second time. I am using dairy milk, but I figure that shouldn’t make that much of a difference. I almost get a separation between the cacao at the top and the milk and chia seeds at the bottom. Could you help? Am I not wisking generously enough? I might try it blended tonight and see how that goes!

Hi, I was wondering how much vanilla to substitute for the cocoa power? And do you mean vanilla extract or vanilla pods? I really want to give this recipe a go, it looks fantastic! Way to go :)

I made this for my husband and myself today. Since I already had an open can of coconut milk (yeah, it was the high fat stuff), I used that and topped it off with about 1/4 cup of almond milk to make the 1-1/2 cups. I used 4 T. of maple syrup, and did not put it in the blender. I refrigerated it for 3 hours before eating it. It. Was. So. Good. My husband said it was “the bomb,” and I can make as much of it as I want! So, so yummy! :)

This is amazing pudding. I made a variation of this – blended all ingredients (with dates) without chia seeds and then stired in chia seeds. After a few hours – deliciousness! For me the quantity though is for two not four :) I already made this recipe twice and the third (double batch) is now chilling in the fridge and waiting for me to enjoy it tomorrow. Thanks!

Made this yesterday with trader joe’s original almond beverage and it came out great. I halved the recipe since I was preparing for one and used 3 medjool dates. I tagged you in the photo on instagram :-) Thanks so much!!!

I just made this and have it chilling in the fridge. My little one likes to help me in the kitchen, and she helped me make it. She always eats what she helps make, and I will feel great about giving this one to her in the morning to try! I will take some pics for the ‘gram.

I’m @BlueLemonShots!

Oh…this is my first time trying chia seeds, so I’m super excited! Thanks for the recipe!

Looks delish! Where did you get the reusable glass bottle that you store the chia seeds in?

Have you tried to make this pudding using unsweetened coconut milk? do you think it would change the constancy?

Very yummy! Excellent recipe with perfect results.

Loved this! I could eat it everyday! Love that you made it so simply and shared some variations! I made mine with stevia instead of dates. Trying to stay away from sugar. Thank you for sharing!

Fantastic flavor! Thanks for sharing. The only tweaks I made to the recipe were substituting chocolate Almond Breeze for the original, used 4 Tbsp of maple syrup (I make my own syrup using 1 c water, 2 c sugar, 1 tsp maple flavoring), 1 tsp of vanilla flavoring, and definitely add the cinnamon for a more complex taste. Ran out of chocolate Almond Breeze (was 1/3 c short) so I used 1% chocolate milk to top it off, and love the final product. Nice, rich, and chocolately.

I didn’t have any milk in so I soaked some cashews and dates overnight, then added the chia seeds 30 minds before making the pudding. Then I blended all of the ingredients. Yum.

4/5 Stars
Great recipe, tasty for breakfast or dessert. I did feel like something was missing, however. I added two tablespoons of liquid concentrated coffee (I do this for chocolate cakes to make them more chocolate-y) but this still did not add to it. Maybe the cocoa was too over powering? Maybe I should have blended it? I can’t figure it out. All-in-all a great recipe!

I couldn’t find almond milk at my local stores, what else can I substitute it with?

I made this with cashew milk and dates and blended it – it was delicious, thank you!

It’s already sitting in the fringe…Can’t wait :D

So excited you have a recipe for this!

I saw chia seeds at the store and remembered a pudding made out if chia seeds an old coworker had made a few years ago and REALLY didn’t want to have to contact her for the recipe so I did a search and found yours and it made my day!

I tried your chocolate ice cream recipe for my husband last week and he loved it! I wasn’t really an ice cream kinda girl but after that I’ve changed my mind!

Thank you!

I panicked a little when I saw that my daughter had picked out chia seeds at our local bulk store. I’m a vegan, but her and dad are not. He doesn’t cook and I jumped to the internet to find something I could do my for toddler. I’m using chocolate rice milk, and added a tiny bit of brown sugar for a single portion. I’m curious to see if she likes it, if she does I’ve found my guilt free dessert for school.

Great recipe! My first try turned out a little runny, but I’ll adjust next time. And I used an almond * coconut blend, a little maple syrup (will add a tiny bit more next time), and then my favorite spices for my vegan hot cocoa: Vietnamese cinnamon, cayenne & chipotle pepper. I didn’t have any good sea salt, and I think it would help (although it’s delicious without). I will try it with vanilla next time, too. I didn’t this time b/c it was so runny, but I think it would add some depth. Can’t wait to try it again! *Oh, I just read somewhere how someone adds coconut powder to thicken their chia pudding!

I’m trying this with coconut milk. Looking forward to it!

Hi, I’m new to the whole chia seed scene and want to try this recipe. What is the texture like for the unblended pudding? Are the seeds chewy or crunchy? I’m not a fan of either textures (I’m an EXTREMELY picky eater), so should I just blend the pudding? Thanks!

Oh my, I’ve tried this (replaced the almond milk with coconut cream / water mixture) and it’s soooo tasty! I think I overdid it with the cocoa powder though, so it’s a little bitter. But it’s still good!

Hi Dana! I really love this recipe, I made it this morning using Agave syrup instead of Maple, I used 3 tablespoons and I still find it bitter from the cocoa powder. Is there a difference between sweetening with agave or maple? thanks

I’ve been making this for my husband and I a few times per week for the past two months and we’re still not sick of it – it’s the perfect chia seed pudding recipe. Topping it with toasted coconut flakes and various fruits it makes it our fav breakfast. Ever. Thank you Dana!

Hi! How long does the pudding keep? Could I make this recipe for 4 portions and have 1 per day for 4 days if kept in fridge? Thanks!! :)

I wanted to like this but I didn’t. I did not blend it. I’m not sure I’ll try again but if so, I’ll leave out the (overwhelming) cinnamon and add more maple syrup (I used 2T). The texture was fine but the taste? Not so much. This saddens me because I love the recipes I’ve tried of yours!

Well, I made this and I enjoyed it some ways and not others.

I enjoyed the pudding with all the ingredients MINUS chocolate, sweetener and salt. I did not blend it either. It was yummy especially when I added cut up banana. My husband added a pinch of salt to his dish and he really did not like it at all.

This morning I made the recipe as is (minus the sweetener) and blended it and it was not good, almost inedible The salt really did something not great to this recipe — I should have paid more attention to his thoughts. I thought it was possibly because he added salt after I had whisked it together but that wasn’t it. I don’t think salt has any business in this recipe.

I added banana, both cut up and pureed, and it improved the taste a bit but it still wasn’t good. I am going to try again without the salt.

Just made this today! It’s only my second time using chia seeds, yesterday I put them in my overnight oats.

After about 5 hours I took it out to put the maple syrup in, and it’s still really runny & crunchy. Maybe the seeds are old? I got Better Body Organic seeds, but they were in the “natural” section of my regular grocery store, and there’s no “sell by” date on them. It’s back in the fridge now, we’ll see how it is in the morning. I did whisk it vigorously until it was frothy, just like I used to when I was a kid & we didn’t have an electric mixer, lol.

The flavor is AWESOME, though! My son is a big fan of boxed, instant pudding, so I let him add the syrup by the spoonful until he approved. He stopped at 4 tbls. Even runny he liked it! He **haaaaated** the oatmeal, lol.

If it’s still runny in the morning I may just throw some in a blender with yogurt & call it a smoothie. ;)

Hi. I’m excited about this recipe. I really can’t have any type of sugar or maple syrup etc and was wondering if there is alternate ways to sweeten. Would added fruit be enough? Thanks!

Hey! Does it matter how long we leave it in the fridge before we blend everything? For instance if we mix all the ingredients the night before and then don’t blend them all until the following night is that still ok? Please let me know! Thank you!!

I’m so glad that I’ve found your blog. Your recipes are amazing! I think this may end up being a regular on the breakfast menu. I’d be interested to see what you could come up with for a more savoury type breakfast that requires little prep? (I’m trying to kick eggs from the diet but find that I have few options for breakfast).

Hi there! I tried your recipe yesterday afternoon and just dove into it this morning. The seeds are still crunchy? This is my first time using chia seeds so I’m not sure exactly how it’s supposed to turn out. I followed your recipe exactly :)

I finally made my first chia pudding, with your recipe of course! It’s awesome! Even without the sweetener (I didn’t need syrup or dates). But I was working out the nutritional facts, and it seems like your 80 calorie calculation for 1/4 the recipe is way off. For just 1/4 the chia seeds it’s more calories than that.. am I missing something? Thanks for your help!

Going to make this today… So excited to try it tomorrow! Divided all the ingredients by 2 just to make sure I like it before making a bigger batch :) Thanks so much for the recipe!

If I wanted to blend the ingredients and use stevia as the sweetener should I still let the ingredients sit in the fridge overnight before blending or could I go ahead and blend it all before chilling?

Thanks!

can you grind the chia seeds before combining and blending with other ingredients? i prefer smooth textures.

Great recipe — thank you. I added cacao nibs for extra crunch.

PS – I have the same mixing bowls — love them!

This recipe is AMAZING!
I used chocolate almond milk for the liquid, and added a dash of almond extract as well. .. huge hit at home!
Thank you!

I’ve been making this a couple times a week for the last few months. I love it! I’ll usually add some oats to it as well. I also use a little less chocolate, but that’s just a preference thing :-)

Just made this today and it was delicious! The consistency was thick and creamy just like pudding. I blended mine with seven dates for sweetness. Thank you for sharing this recipe. :)

I am wondering aside from pitted dates and maple syrup, what else would you suggest using.

How did you figure the calories for this at 80/serving when 1/3 cup of chia seeds alone are over 300 calories. Add the almond milk and cocoa powder and you’re well over 80 cal/serving?

I made this yesterday and love it! I went with 2 TBS maple syrup, the optional vanilla, and ground the chia seeds. Chocolate pudding is one of my favorite sweets, but dairy just doesn’t work for me. This recipe captures the taste and texture while leaving you feeling light and clean instead of bloated and congested.

This was not good at all. Maybe stevia and no cinnamon next time. Ill try it again, but so far eeewwwww

I too am late to the Chia bandwagon but, wow, the amazing things these seeds can do. Just made a double batch of this with some Almond Breeze Almond/Coconut milk. Subbed Splenda in place of the honey to keep the sugar content down. So chocolatey it’s divine. I like the unblended version, reminds me of chocolate tapioca. May take half and blend it to see how that goes. Bookmarked this page, I’ll be making this again, soon!

Can you double or triple this recipe without causing mishaps in the final product?

Made this chia pudding today and wow, was I impressed! I had all the ingredients on hand (bonus!) and it was so easy to make. Thanks for a decadent, yet healthy, recipe. :)

I just made this and put it in the fridge… I made the mistake of trying it before I put it in the fridge, I could have just drank it all, honestly! The chia seeds give it a really cool texture and I’m excited for tomorrow morning to try it as pudding!

Ok, so I hope this is a fair rating since I am not paleo or vegan and I did make this with two substitutions–I used 2% cow’s milk and honey. I’m sorry but I cannot accept this as ‘pudding’. The consistency was almost right (mine was a little runny) but the crunchy seeds (I tried it unblended and blended) just made it not work as ‘pudding’ for me. I like tapioca but this wasn’t smooth like that, I couldn’t blend them completely away. Also this is just too healthy tasting. Even with cow’s milk it just wasn’t creamy enough to be called pudding (a food I consider a dessert). I destroyed the ‘healthy’ factor by adding 2/3 cup of coconut cream and the taste was pretty darn good (but still crunchy). Also I thought it was too much cinnamon (or was that strong taste the chia? This was my first experience ‘cooking’ with it). I often enjoy healthy versions of my favorite meals but I have yet to get used to healthier versions of dessert so this just didn’t work for me. I think you have some other delicious looking stuff on your site that I look forward to trying and expect to love. Also, I love that you have the rating system! I’ve never seen that on a blog and have always thought it would be awesome!

What brand of Chia seeds do you buy?

Wow. Seriously yummy, yet easy. I subbed cashew milk (my current fav plant based milk). Added 1 Tb expresso powder & about 1/8 cup raw, unsalted cashews. The cashews give it more of the silky “mouthfeel” of a traditional pudding thickened with egg yolks & w/ butter added. Used medjool dates for my sweetener (7 of ’em) & subbed Hershey’s special Dark Cocoa instead of cacao & pureed the daylights in the VitaMix. I could happily dive into a vat of this stuff. Thanks for sharing!

My next plan? Gonna take some, slice some just ripe ‘nanas into it, then sprinkle a plant based crumble on top. My chocolate version of ‘nana puddin’! Will let you know how it comes out. :-) I have tried chia pudding w/out having the chia seed blended into the pudding. Makes the pudding more of a tapioca kind of deal. I like both, but I think I like blended better.

I made this tonight, just threw everything in the vitamix. I made chocolate but still added vanilla because I love vanilla, and maple syrup. After blending for approx. a minute it was already pretty thick and tasted like chocolate cake batter.
I blended it because I was not sure the kids would love the texture, but I think I’ll do half and half next time. Blend half by hand and half in the blender and then combine.
I love it! And will be making this as a treat when my sweet tooth kicks in.

hello! love this recipe and would love to recreate it, but I am not the biggest chocolate fan so what would you think is a good substitute?

Eating this right now…it is so good!! I chose the unblended route, used 2 tbs of maple, cashew milk. Frozen blueberries on top. Ahmazing!

All I’ve got to say is WOW, this is one of the best puddings I’ve ever tasted, so rich and chocolatey. It’s hard to believe it’s actually good for you. I made it with soy milk and only 2 tbs of honey were enough to sweeten it up, will definitely be making this again.
Thanks for the great recipe.

When I made this it was watery on the bottom, chia on top. Sooooo, I ate all three because I still liked the taste! What do I need to do to get chia to hang throughout? I used a large whisk. Thx

this is the first chia pudding that I’ve tried, and it was soooo good! I had all the ingredients on hand (huge bonus) and it was easy, healthy, and delicious! I threw some in a jar in the morning to take to work and topped with banana, raspberries, sliced almonds and hemp hearts. Breakfast perfection!

I made this last night and blended it together this evening and it’s pretty darn good! I love that it’s a pudding with actual nutritional value thanks to the chia seeds! My boyfriend rolled his eyes at me again for trying to make something unhealthy healthy but I like it and my mum continued to lick the spoon after she’d tried it! The only problem I have it that it has turned out somewhat grainy but I think that’s due to my food blender not being the best – I had some dates in the fridge that I was tempted to use but I think I’ve partially ruined my blender from trying to blend dates on multiple occasions (for your 5 ingredient granola bars – I have to crop them by hand now but it is so worth it!!- I really need to get a vitamix!!!

I love your recipes anyway – you’re one of the many who inspired me to create my own food blog – I really need to start getting into it again now that it’s summer and I can take some actual daylight food photos in the evening! Anyway…. girlfoodcrushrambleover… xxx

This recipe really inspired me! So simple & so delicious! Thanks making healthy so easy! YUMM! I’ve been telling everyone!

Shame it’s an overnight one…I’d eat it now! Patience! :)

Wow! Your recipes are wonderful and this is no exception. I had several spoonfuls before it even set! When I first transitioned to a plant based diet I had trouble sticking to it because I couldn’t find food that tasted good enough. That problem ended when I found your website. Thank you!

Great chia seed pudding! I especially love that you used dates, they are the best kept secret it seems. They add so much richness and flavor, and they are a great source of energy. I’m passionate about dates, can you tell? :-)
On a different note, just last week, I purchased your food photography video course. I’m just starting to view it, but i am so impressed with how much you’ve put into it. Visit me sometime, will ya? Hugs.

Just made the pudding and it turned out DIVINE! Thanks for another great recipe :)

Hello! Love this! What would b the measuring ingredient for just one serving? :)

I love chia seeds, I add them whenever I can. I am so excited to try this!!! I think I found my new favorite place for recipes!

Oh yes! This is one of my favorite treats. It’s 1am, but I think I’ll whip some up real quick for the morning :)

I first discovered chia seeds by accident. Someone told me they were healthy, I dumped some in my overnight oats, and they made oatmeal pudding by the next morning! Since then, chia pudding has changed my life. I’m interested in this recipe for my omni husband, because he still buys those Jello chocolate pudding cups and Snack Packs sometimes. I think he’d go crazy for the blended version of this recipe! And maybe no more Jello cups?

Made this last night, blended it this morning and then popped it back in the fridge. I just had it for dessert and it was so yummy! I subbed a can of organic light coconut milk (I don’t care for all the additives in most almond milk brands), skipped the cinnamon and used nine dates. It was perfect! A definite keeper. Thank you!!!

Considering my diet is approximately 50% chocolate and 50% chia seeds, this is right up my alley! Made the unblended version last night. Fast, easy, and so tasty. I especially like the hint of cinnamon and salt which adds to the dark chocolate taste. This is serving as my pre-run snack/ afternoon chocolate fix today. Thanks Dana!

Ohemgee. DANA. Totally changing my world with the blended chia pudding move! How many times have I made this and not blended it? Infinite. Cannot wait to try this blended revolution.

Ps, also wanted to take my Insta and Twitter crushes on your blog to the next level and say hi. So love—and am continually inspired by—what you do!

Have a sweet Wednesday!

I’ve never had chia pudding.. I will give this a try because it looks delicious! Pinning

Do we blend after we mix and refrigerate? Thanks!
PS, I’m still really jealous of your photos. MEHHHHHH.

Those little pudding glasses look like the little glass containers that a very good yogurt comes in. I’ve kept those little yogurt glasses for some good reason…now I know what!

This recipe looks amazing! I can’t wait to give it a try. Your photos are beautiful, also!

this looks good, i’ve been adding chia seeds also to my yoghurt, next to try this pudding :)

I’ve only just got myself some chia seeds- and I don’t know what took me so long! I much prefer them to flax seeds!

Your single word descriptions are always what I scroll down to first…then back up to read the post…then down to the recipe. The description for this is just what I need! YUM!

Chia seeds are so frigging magical!

To be perfectly honest, I’ve kind of scoffed at the chia seed thing, as too hipster/crunchy for me to be into it. But you just told me that I could have pudding for breakfast. Chocolate pudding for breakfast. And I don’t even have to get up early in the morning to do it. I can do it the night before. SOLD!

I have chia seed pudding for nearly every breakfast. I make mine a bit differently so that I can have more protein in it. It’s slightly unnatural with the artificial sweeteners, but it’s delicious.

2 1/4 cup So Delicious 5x Protein Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 scoop protein powder (I use Nectar Sweets Chocolate Truffle or Quest Peanut Butter)
3 Tablespoons PB2 powdered peanut butter
4 pumps (about 4 Tbsp) Sugar-free Coffee Syrup (Almond is my usual)
1 cap-ful Almond Extract
Whisk those together until mostly clump-free
Add in 1/3 cup plus 2 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds
Let sit for at least an hour and thoroughly mix with whisk. Let sit overnight

I top mine with a little of each of the following: pistachios, cacao nibs, SF chocolate chips and either blueberries or mango. I also use a dollop of whipped cream

Where can I get those great looking dessert glasses?

I love your blog, it is so modern and fresh. This pudding looks amazing, chia seeds are so versatile, pinned!

Can I sub for coconut milk? If so, how much? I also make my own almond milk and would love to do it with that, but since the consistency is much more watery than store bought, it never works :(. Any suggestions?

Your food styling is amazing. So creative every time. Looking forward to trying this!

I promise I see this chia pudding everywhere! Can’t believe I haven’t tried it yet your recipe looks amazing :)

Will soy milk work as a substitution? Inhave an anaphylactic almond allergy so almond work isn’t an option for me.

Gorgeous photos, Dana! I’ll be going crazy on Pinterest with ’em. :D
This pudding looks delicious… love!

Wauw looks so good!

Welcome to the band wagon – Chia Seed Pudding is the best!

As always, loving the photography. The little parfait dishes are fab :)

This looks so good! I haven’t had chia pudding in years, and it’s been too long! I’m excited to try this!

This looks so good! I’ve recently adopted a plant-based diet and your blog is my absolute favourite for meal ideas! This will be on the dessert menu this week for sure :)

Wow, I’ve made chia pudding but have never thought to blend it. I will most definitely give this one a try. I’m sure it’s going to be fabulously delicious!

I don’t know if this would work with flax!

I’m late on the chia seed bandwagon, too, but better late than never! Love how easy and healthy this chocolate pudding is :)