Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

I find that this did not work at all when you puree the ingredients together in the big vita mixer. I think that the Chia seeds cannot be ground up to grow fat and plump. I suggest puree-ing all the other ingredients and then just hand mixing in the Chia Seeds and then letting it set.

This was delicious! We served this as the ‘dessert’ at a brunch we hosted for friends.

To let it set, we divided the pudding into individual servings (we used mugs).

We topped this with coconut whipped cream.

Thanks for recipe!

Very tasty! I love it and at least one of my kids likes it (I think if I cut the cinnamon the other one will like it too). It’s great to get something healthy and filling into us before school. Thanks for the recipe!

I love this recipe so much! I make it all the time. Thank you so much for sharing ?

Wow I’m so obsessed! Would never guess this is vegan. I used almondmilk and it turned out great!

Finally tried this recipe. I made one alteration. I heated the milk to
about 110 degrees. Came out very thick just like pudding should be. Taste is excellent. I didn’t blend it. I don’t mind the crunch.

Candida Diet Version – Chia seeds, use coconut milk (full fat, coconut is awesome vs. Candida), use vanilla creme Stevia, and Hershey’s special Dark Cocoa. Yes, it works. Yes, no salt. Yes, delicious. Do – overnight the chia in fridge. Oh yes! Thanks for the springboard!!!

I made this yesterday alongside some vegan fried rice, and I loved it! I am the only vegan in my family and I live in the Middle East, so it is really difficult for me to find all the ingredients to make most recipes. This recipe, however, was so easy to make, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a healthy and good tasting breakfast or snack.

My favorite pudding is tapioca, and I love chia seeds because they’re like tapioca with a bit of a center. So, I’ve been toying around with chia pudding for a while. This recipe caught my eye, chocolate pudding for breakfast? And it’s healthy? Count me in! I just whipped up a batch, and it tastes sooo good right now I know it’s going to be a hit come morning.

I don’t blend chia seeds, but people, make your life easy. Buy a couple of those canning jars (Ball, Mason, whatever) and make your pudding and smoothies in those. Mix them up the night before, and instead of dirtying a blender, put the lids on and give them a good shake. Add frozen fruit, and stick them in the fridge overnight so the fruit thaws. Next morning, if you want to blend things, use a stick blender, which fits right into the jar and is super easy to clean. Most places that sell canning jars sell cool tops to go with them, my fav is the ‘adult sippy cup’ top, toss in a straw and instant travel mug to enjoy things while you commute to work.

The more I make this recipe the more I love it!
I prefer to use honey as the sweetener and Ghirardelli for the cocoa

I added a banana to offset the bitterness of the chocolate. It worked perfectly. I also pureed mine. I prefer puree because it makes it easier to eat quickly. Very good. I will have to make it again.

Love it!!! I blended everything and my husband and I enjoyed it so much. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.

I have made this recipe twice now, and both times I absolutely loved it! The first time I made it using coconut milk and the end result came out a bit thicker and sweeter which was perfect for pudding. The second time I used almond milk and it was much thinner, however, still tasty. I also added blueberries and sliced bananas which put this recipe over the edge! The blueberries and chocolate really compliment each other and keep you feeling fuller longer. Even my husband liked this one and he is not one for healthier options. Highly recommend this and do yourself a favor and double the recipe because you will want more!

This is the first recipe I have tried with chia seeds and it was delicious. I’ve been eating the pudding for breakfast with chopped roasted almonds on top. I followed the feedback about the salt and only used a pinch for mine and it was just right. Rich and chocolatey.

I’m really late to the chia party, and this was my first time to try chia pudding, but the result was good! For those of you who haven’t tried chia pudding and are wondering if you should believe the “it’s gross” or “it’s delicious” feedback above, think tapioca pudding with a very, very slight crunch. I followed the recipe and used 2.5 T of maple syrup and didn’t blend based on Dana’s preference. I added sliced bananas, salted cashews, and a drizzle of maple syrup on top–yum! The crunchiness of the nuts made the slight crunch of the chia not off-putting. For those of you who aren’t vegan, I used lactose-free skim milk (cow’s milk) with no problem, but let the seeds sit in the milk on the counter to gel before mixing everything else in and putting it in the fridge. I am looking forward to this for breakfast again tomorrow! Thank you, Dana! My vegetarian husband and I (not a vegetarian) love your recipes and blog!

I searched the Internet for chia seed recipe since I have a bag of Chia that I got from Costco. I chose to try your recipe due to the reviews. I read most of the comments below and decided that I will stick with the recipe except I used coconut milk beverage. I made it last night and just had it for breakfast this morning. I added frozen blueberries and two dollops of cool whip. SO DELICIOUS!

I made this using ground chia seeds and I used a trick I have used in the past with flourless cookies. It worked (for me at least) to help the pudding thicken. Place the ingredients for the non-blended pudding in a covered bowl or container. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds before putting (uncovered) in the fridge until thickened. In less than two hours, my pudding was thick enough to eat (I couldn’t wait any longer to try it.) The amount of chia seeds I used probably worked out to slightly more than the amount stated in the recipe since I used the ground chia. I found it delicious as is, without additional blending or sweetener. Thanks Dana!

I’ve tried some commercially made chia pudding in the past and was not impressed. So I was a bit skeptical of this recipe. I’ve been trying to incorporate more chia in my diet, because it’s a good source of iron and fibre. I decided to give this recipe a try and I’m so happy I did!
I used vanilla hemp milk, Ghiradelli-brand cocoa powder and five dates blended in a vitamix. I left the chia seeds intact for the overnight soak. My daughters (4 & 6) LOVED it and couldn’t believe they got to have pudding with their breakfast! My husband wasn’t a huge fan of the earthy flavor of the seeds, so in my next batch I think I’ll try to soak my chia then blend them in after they’ve gelled.
The base of the pudding (without the chia) is unbelievably rich and tasty. I’m not a vegan and to me and my kids- it tasted like brownie batter. I’m really impressed! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

I made this pudding, and it’s delicious! One thing I varied was to use 1 c almond milk and 1/2 c canned coconut milk instead of 1 1/2 c almond. I also used about 1/4 teaspoon of honey rather than 1/2. If I were to change it for next time, I’d probably use less (or no) cinnamon, more honey, and much less cacao. I’m definitely a chocolate person, but the amount of cacao made this a bit bitter for me! This could have to do with my mixing method, which was to add all the ingredients into a jar, and shake them all up! This recipe filled up a 12oz jar, so in the future I might use a larger jar for more mixing room. I shake for about 15 seconds, let sit for 10 minutes, then shake again for another 15 seconds before putting it in the fridge overnight. It was so thick and creamy in the morning!

AWESOME RECIPE! After getting the base ingredients, I got a little creative and added some coconut flakes I had on hand, and after tasting the unchilled version was a bit too chocolate for me, i added More milk & chia, and balanced it out with some dark chocolate whey protein powder I had on hand. The result was DELIGHTFUL! And such a great protein start to the morning! One can only eat so many eggs for breakfast before it starts to get old lol an chocoholic sister loves the base recipe!

I’ve tried this made by a lady at a local farmers market so I decided to check Pinterest for a recipe. Although the radio was great in my opinion the amount of cocoa however was not. It was really strong I had to dilute it with more coconut milk and whipped cream. Maybe it’s just my taste buds but it was to rich for me and I’ll be cutting back on the amount of cocoa next time. I had it for dessert with bananas and next day with strawberry for a snack :)

I made this last night after searching high and low for a good chia seed pudding recipe and finally I’m converted! I’ve tried unblended a few times in different recipes and they haven’t quite made it for me. I tried this recipe blended and Oh em geee!!! It was amaaaazing! It tastes toooo good! I might give the unblended another go but so far soo good!

I love this recipe! I like to whisk it real good so it comes out light and fluffy :)

I love thie recipe,just want to drop you a note that I have been making it in six smaller mason jars you can shake it up works great I have even put overnight oatmeal on top so good

Well what a surprise! Really, really good. I cook …a lot ( went to cordon bleu) This recipe surprised me. I used Ripple Pea Milk… (I’ve tried them all – best plant milk – really, try it) then valrhona cocoa and organic maple syrup and salt level was fine..simply stirred…put in fridge and voila…really? really! …really good! I can’t believe it. Thanks! Excellent recipe. It takes less an a min. to assemble- a night in fridge. I’m going to make for my friends and blow them away. Chia …who knew?

This turned out to be a nice treat, it’s not too sweet (I only added 3 tbsp of honey) but also really light. It’s satisfying even with just banana and shredded coconut on it! It was also very simple to make, only took 10 mins! Thank you :)

First time using chia seeds. Pretty cool! This recipe was just ok to me. I think I might enjoy something fruity mixed in and not necessarily chocolate, but it wasn’t bad at all. I used agave to sweeten it and it worked great. Actually, the pudding tastes exactly like chocolate twizzlers.

Hi, I just found this one. I replaced the maple syrup with raw cane sugar (Rapadura) and it’s just…. exellent!!!

I was so excited to find this recipe and so I made this last night and left sitting in the fridge overnight as the directions called for. This morning I am disappointed to find this still as a liquid in my fridge. I feel like I just wasted a ton of expensive ingredients! :( I modified it a bit to leave out the chocolate but included the rest of the ingredients. Real bummer.

This is my new favorite dessert!! I absolutely love it. Thanks for creating such a fabulous recipe :)

I was so excited to make this recipe for my vegan and health-conscious family!….. they hated it. If you like 85% dark chocolate you’ll love it, but for me, having a whole cup full of it is not enjoyable. I would advise you gradually add the cocoa powder instead of all at once adding the 1/4 a cup into your mixture.

I have tried many chia pudding recipes, but this one is my all time favorite. I prefer using a whisk to mix it up. I top it with fresh fruit and granola and it is a delicious breakfast. Thank you!

Wow, this is… chocolatey. I bought cocoa powder at the Amish store and I’m sure is stronger than the big commercial brands. I’m sure my kids will love the pudding, but it’s a bit much for me!

This is great!! Like a healthy dessert. I actually got the recipe from a ‘winter detox’ diet from yummy mummy but I didn’t realise it was your recipe til it came up in a google search.

Sooooooo yummy!!

Not good. We love chia pudding, but this had such a fake off taste with the dates for sweetener. I used excellent cocoa powder and dates, but had to throw it all out. No one liked it, sadly.

This is my favorite desert! Served with raspberries and a tablespoon of cocnut yoghurt, Omg yum :) I use whatever sweetener I have on hand either maple syryp, rice malt syrup, stevie or honey and it’s always delicious! Great low calorie treat. Thanks :)

Good recipe. Im the only person in my family that liked it. Anything with chia seeds they bulk. Well by next day of eating it I needed new life to it. French toast. Just the pudding, stale breaf, more seasoning as in cinnamon and vanilla. Thats it. I never got to eat it. My family devoured it in a blink of eye. So that must be the key to this recipe!! :) thank you!!

Made this for my breakfasts this week! Granted I may have used the dates plus a little syrup (sweet tooth here) but that’s still healthier than cereal, right? I hope…? :)