Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding, Vegan

two Chocolate chia Seed pudding in a jar topped with strawberries, peaches, an coconut shreds

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding, Vegan

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Keyword: chocolate chia seed pudding

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 10

Servings:

Calories: 330kcal

Author: Cindy Rainey

This chocolate chia seed pudding is smooth, naturally sweetened, and packed with plant-based goodness. Made with coconut milk for a creamy texture that tastes like dessert but fits any time of day.

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Ingredients

1 ⅔ cup coconut milk full fat, divided
½ cup chia seeds
4 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2-3 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
optional cut fruit like peaches and berries, unsweetened coconut milk, and chocolate shavings

Instructions

Combine cocoa powder and salt in a medium bowl.
4 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
Add 2-3 Tablespoon of coconut milk to the cocoa powder and use a whisk to stir into a thick paste.
1 ⅔ cup coconut milk
Add 3-4 Tablespoons more coconut milk, whisking until smooth.
1 ⅔ cup coconut milk
Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Adjust to taste adding more maple syrup if desired.
2-3 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add in the remaining coconut milk and the chia seeds. Whisk until everything is combined.
½ cup chia seeds
Set aside for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
1 ⅔ cup coconut milk
Once starting to thicken, give the mixture another whisk and distribute into serving dishes.
Cover and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Serve with cut fruit, berries, coconut flakes, shaved chocolate, granola, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes

Notes

*Use more maple syrup for a more dessert like chia pudding. If you like puddings really sweet, you can go up to 4 Tablespoons of maple syrup.
**For a hint of orange, replace the vanilla extract with up to 2 tsp of orange liqueur or some orange zest.

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