Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

I’m a little late to the chia seed pudding bandwagon, I know. But that doesn’t mean I can’t be an enthusiast.

The chia seed has been having a moment for what seems like the past five years. That’s probably because its uses are limitless.

My favorite everyday way to use chia seeds is in place of flax seeds in a Flax Egg, Simple Fruit Compote, and Grain-Free Granola.

But upon discovering you could also use them to make creamy, dreamy pudding, I had to give it a go. Consider this recipe my whittled down, super simple version that’s naturally sweetened, vegan and gluten free. Anyone can make it! Plus, it’s so healthy it’s actually suitable for breakfast. If that doesn’t sell you, I don’t know what will (Rhonda).

Let’s get our pudding on, shall we?

This recipe is simple, requiring just 6 basic ingredients that are totally versatile.

This is the beauty of chia pudding. Once you have the chia seed-to-liquid ratio right, the flavor possibilities are endless.

I hope you LOVE this pudding. It’s:

Creamy
Seriously pudding-like
Naturally sweetened
Chocolaty
Loaded with nutrients
& easy

Make this the night before for a decadent breakfast or mid-day snack. Or prep it in the morning for a hands-off, simple dessert to unwind from the day.

You can’t go wrong either way! And it lasts for a few days in the fridge – if you can resist sneaking spoonfuls that long.

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*Note: Recipe updated 12/5/2018 for improved texture.

Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Simple, 6-ingredient chocolate chia seed pudding that’s naturally sweetened and so thick and creamy. Loaded with nutrients and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!

Author Minimalist Baker

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4.63 from 455 votes

Prep Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4 (1/2-cup servings)

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan

Freezer Friendly No

Does it keep? 4-5 Days

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Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

• 1/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3-5 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups Almond Breeze Almondmilk Original Unsweetened (or light coconut milk for creamier texture!)
• 1/2 cup chia seeds

Instructions

• To a small mixing bowl add cacao powder (sift first to reduce clumps), maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Then add a little dairy-free milk at a time and whisk until a paste forms. Then add remaining dairy-free milk and whisk until smooth.
• Add chia seeds and whisk once more to combine. Then cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 3-5 hours (until it’s achieved a pudding-like consistency). It may also be helpful to give the mixture an extra whisk/stir once it has been in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
• Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 4-5 days, though best when fresh. Serve chilled with desired toppings, such as fruit, granola, or coconut whipped cream.

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Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients or toppings, with the lesser amount of maple syrup, and with almond milk (not coconut milk).
*Prep time reflects chilling for the least amount of time (3 hours).
*Recipe loosely adapted from Pop Sugar.

Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 172 Carbohydrates: 22.1 g Protein: 4.7 g Fat: 7.8 g Saturated Fat: 0.8 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.74 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.46 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 91 mg Potassium: 272 mg Fiber: 8.3 g Sugar: 9.2 g Vitamin A: 200 IU Vitamin C: 0.8 mg Calcium: 220 mg Iron: 4.1 mg