Would you believe me if I told you this chocolate chia pudding is delicious, high in fiber, and something you could enjoy for breakfast? Good news, it is, in fact, all of the above!
When it comes to breakfast, I really have two rules; 1) limit crumbs, and 2) eat protein. I think these two rules are the most common pitfalls in people’s breakfast, and yet they are so easy to implement. When popular breakfast items include things like muffins, bagels, and granola bars, you are really not setting yourself up for a successful day. In general, items that create crumbs are higher in sugar, and flours, as compared to whole grains, have 10,000 times more surface area meaning they are absorbed more like sugar in the body. This creates a roller coaster for your blood sugar, causing a spike and rapid crash in your energy levels. Ensuring you eat a protein-rich breakfast and limiting crumbs, helps to balance your blood sugar meaning you won’t need that mid-morning snack so quickly, and you’ll have more energy come the afternoon.
Chia seeds are a fun ingredient to use. They are a source of plant-based omega-3 fats and protein and absorb 4 times their weight in liquid making them a great ingredient to create healthy puddings. Additionally, since you only need 3 tablespoons per serving for this recipe, a bag of these magical little seeds will make you plenty of chocolatey treats.
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Chocolate Chia Pudding
This chocolate chia pudding is delicious, sugar-free, high in protein and fibre, and makes the perfect chocolatey and guilt-free snack!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes -
Cook Time: 2 hours
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Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
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Yield: 1 serving 1x
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Category: Dessert
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Method: Overnight
- Diet: Vegan
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- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2/3 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: Raspberries or fruit of your choice
Instructions
- In a mason jar or bowl, combine the ingredients. Add chia seeds, cover with milk, and add cocoa, maple syrup and vanilla.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the jar, this helps to bring out the chocolate flavour.
- Cover the mason jar and shake well, or using a spoon stir well to combine.
- Cover and place in the fridge overnight, or at least 2-3 hours. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and become gelatinous in texture, creating a pudding consistency.
- In the morning, uncover the pudding and stir to ensure everything is well combined.
- Serve with raspberries or fruit and toppings of your choice.
- Enjoy!
Notes
I used almond milk in this recipe but any type of non-dairy or dairy milk will work, and if you don’t have maple syrup, honey would work as a sweetener too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 257 calories
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 27 grams
- Fiber: 16 grams
- Protein: 9 grams
Had it for breakfast but really love it as an evening snack. Really easy to make.
I LOVE this recipe with cherries – tastes like Black Forest cake!
As a chocolate lover, I was thrilled to find this delicious and healthy snack/breakfast option!