Start your day with chocolate and that too guilt-free! Try this no-cook chocolate chia seed pudding which is both healthy and delicious and requires just 5 minutes of prep time.
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl except maple syrup. The cocoa powder will take time to blend in completely so keep stirring till it is well incorporated.
Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. The chia seeds will swell up and absorb most of the liquid.
Stir the mixture again and refrigerate for another 2-3 hours or overnight.
Drizzle maple syrup on top and serve it with fresh fruits or your favorite toppings [see notes for variations].
Notes
Jars for chia puddingAny glass bowl which can hold between 8oz - 16oz works. Ideally, choose the one over 10 oz to give enough room to load up on fruits and other toppings.
Other options include these Weck jars which are wide-mouthed and gorgeous but a little more expensive.
How to make it vegan
Use almond milk instead of dairy milk.
Maple syrup or Agave nectar instead of honey.
Toppings & Variations
Homemade peanut butter instead of hazelnut butter.
Top it with chocolate shavings or milk chocolate morsels
Instead of the berries, you can go with bananas too – they taste great with peanut butter
Tips
Healthy tip: Instead of mixing in the sweetener when you are prepping it, drizzle it on top before serving. This allows you to cut down from 1 tablespoon of sweetener to 1 teaspoon per serving.
Don’t use chia seeds past their expiry date in this recipe – they won’t swell up.
Don’t rush the process – mix well till the cocoa or cacao powder is completely mixed in. Use a whisk for best results.
Wait for about 10-15 minutes for the chia seeds to plump up, and then stir again before refrigerating. This prevents the chia seeds from clumping up.
If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds, you can always blend the pudding after it is set to create a mousse-like texture.
The shelf-life of your chia pudding depends on your milk. So make sure not to use milk that is close to its expiry date especially if you are planning to store the chia seeds in the refrigerator for more than a couple of days.
This recipe can be easily scaled – you can make 3-4 servings at a time. Add fruits just before serving.
Storage instructions
Refrigerator – The chocolate pudding recipe will store well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer – You can freeze this pudding in the refrigerator for up to a month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. If it is not fully thawed, leave it on the countertop for a few hours.