Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chocolate chia pudding is a quick, tasteful, creamy, and healthy dessert. It is low in calories and loaded with nutrients making it a perfect dessert for those who prefer a healthy lifestyle. You can make it in advance and store it for later as well.

Ingredient breakdown

With three simple ingredients, you can make this delicious pudding.

• Chia seeds: Chai seeds are often referred to as superfoods. They are low in calories and high in fiber. Not to forget the minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients that make them exceptional ingredients. It is the main ingredient of this delicious pudding.
• Water: You will need water to soak chia seeds. Water helps chia seeds swell up and thicken, giving you the consistency you require for making this quick pudding.
• Cocoa powder: Cocoa powder adds a deep and rich chocolaty flavor to this recipe. We are not using milk chocolate here; rather, we are sticking to cocoa powder. If you prefer sweetness, you can use sweetened cocoa powder.
• Unsweetened coconut yogurt: Coconut yogurt is a plant-based substitute for dairy yogurt. It is a healthy ingredient made from coconut. You can easily get it from grocery stores. Make sure you choose an unsweetened version to enjoy the natural flavor.
• Strawberries: I have used strawberries to add freshness to this pudding. Plus, strawberries go very well with chocolate. You can, however, use any other fruit or berries you like.
• Hemp seeds: We have used hemp seeds to garnish this pudding. Hemp seeds are also nutrient-dense and thus perfect for this healthy dessert recipe.

You can make a larger batch and store for the week. Using jars that seal will help the pudding stay fresh and last for up to 5 days. That’s a great afternoon snack prep for the week!

Variation ideas

By adding or changing a few ingredients, you can bring more flavor to this simple yet tasteful pudding:

• Although this recipe specifically speaks of chia seeds, you can use flax seeds in its lace as well. They are also nutrient-rich and offer the same texture.
• You might not like the overpowering flavor of cocoa powder. If so, you can either mix powdered sugar with it or simply use sweetened cocoa powder.
• If you don’t have any problem with using dairy ingredients, you can replace coconut yogurt with plain Greek yogurt.
• Use your favorite fruit other than strawberries like mango, pineapple, blueberries, raspberries, etc., to garnish this dessert.
• You can also use white or brown chocolate shavings as toppings. Chocolate or strawberry syrup is also a great idea.
• Add toasted nuts like walnuts, pecans, or pistachios for a crunchy texture.

How to store Chocolate Layered Chia Pudding?

The best thing about this dessert is you can make it in large batches and store it for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. This way, you can enjoy a healthy dessert to satisfy your untimely sugar craving. Just make sure you keep the toppings and garnishes to the last minute. Garnish just before serving this pudding.

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