Vegan Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Chocolate chia seed pudding is simple, easy, and deliciously healthy. This recipe can be ready in a jiffy and requires absolutely no baking or cooking.

It is a silky smooth chocolate delight and totally worth a try!

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I’ve been obsessed with chia seeds since 2010! There are so many opportunities to enjoy chia seeds. They can be added to smoothies, juices, water, smoothie bowls, salads, etc. Pudding is completely versatile and like everything else in life, all good things should be done in moderation.

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients

Six ingredients are all you need to make this pudding spectacular, spectacular! Minus the toppings that is….

• Maple Syrup
  • Is used in this recipe as a natural sweetener. If you’re not a huge fan of maple syrup, swap it out for agave.
• Cocoa Powder
  • Well what’s a chocolate chia seed pudding without the chocolate? We used cocoa powder because it was readily available in our test kitchen. But if aiming for an even healthier version try using cacao powder, which contains unroasted cacao beans.
    • Now your next question might be what’s the difference between cocoa powder and cacao powder?
      • The main difference between these two powders is the processing of the beans. Cacao means “raw”, so the beans are basically just thrown into the bag. Cocoa means the beans were roasted before processing them into powder and packaged for distribution.
• Vanilla Extract
  • Adds a sweet vanilla-y aroma to the pudding.
• Salt
  • Balances the flavor and cuts down on the sweetness from the vanilla extract and maple syrup.
• Chia Seeds
  • Just like the chocolate powder, chia seeds are a must have to the recipe! It’s the binding agent for the pudding, keeping everything together in order to create that creamy silky pudding texture.
• Vegan Milk
  • Any non-dairy milk option would work perfectly.

Few Health Benefits from Chia Seeds

Before diving into the benefits of chia seeds, we will quickly discuss the basics. Like what is a chia seed? Short answer, chia seeds have been around for centuries, it’s a superfood with a diverse cooking/baking portfolio. So let’s dive into a few of the health benefits!

• Helps with blood sugar regulation. Due to the fiber content.
• Supports bone health, with nutrients such as magnesium and phosphorus.
• Lowers the risk of heart conditions because of an antioxidant called quercetin. Which could reduce your risk of heart disease. Also, as mentioned before chia seeds contain a high amount of fiber.

Chocolate Pudding Questions

1. Is chocolate chia seed pudding healthy?
   • YES! Read our health benefits section on chia seeds to find out more.
2. How long will the pudding last?
   • Overall the pudding will last up to 7 days, if kept in an airtight container.
3. What kind of non-dairy milk did you use?
   • We used Oat milk, but any vegan milk would work for this recipe such as coconut, pistachio, almond, and cashew…just to name a few.
4. Have any tips?
   • Sure we have a few! Want to hear it? Here it go…
     • Whenever making this pudding, be sure to use an airtight container. This will ensure the pudding stays fresh.
     • Want a thicker consistency? Increase the amount of chia seeds, for an example add 1 cup of chia seeds to 3 cups of vegan milk.
     • If interested in a smooth operator pudding, try blending the mixture before transferring to an airtight container.

Interested in more vegan goodness? Check out the links below:

• Vegan Waffles
• Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes
• Pumpkin Soup Vegan
• Avocado Tomato Snack Attack
• Wheatgrass Kale-ade