Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe

Chocolate chia pudding tastes like dessert but you can have it at any time of the day! With the added BONUS of being super healthy & nourishing for the body, that’s a win in our books!

There are many benefits to this Chocolate Chia pudding recipe!

Vegan
Gluten-free
Low Carb (for those who are practicing a low carb diet)
High protein
Raw
SUPER quick to make

…..oh and the family will love it, dessert for breakfast!

Ingredients

(makes 2 chocolate chia puddings)

80mls chia seeds
250ml coconut milk (or any other plant-based milk, coconut milk makes the chia pudding nice a creamy)
250ml water
2 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp raw cacao nibs
1 heaped tsp maca powder OR our peanut butter protein shake powder (optional, see alternatives below)
2 tsp of something sweet (choose what suits your requirements….date syrup, agave nectar, honey, whatever sweetness rocks your boat 😉
Fruit of choice for some freshness (bananas & blueberries work well). To keep it a low-carb chia pudding, don’t add the fruit.

Alternative options:

Nuts or nut butter can also be used instead of the Maca or peanut-butter protein powder.
Toasted granola mixed in is also a winner and adds great texture.
Just be aware that it changes the carb ratio and if you are using oats they may not be gluten-free…..FYI for those it is relevant too 😉

Method to make it:

In a bowl add your chia seeds with HALF the coconut milk and HALF the water. Allow standing for 15min until the chia seeds are soft and swollen.
We like to do it the night before and leave it in the fridge, it becomes SUPER creamy then.

If you don’t have a blender for this part, don’t worry, just whisk it all together. The cacao nibs will remain in bigger pieces then & add extra crunch & texture.

In a blender, add the rest of the coconut milk along with the cacao powder, cacao nibs, your choice of sweetener, and maca or peanut protein powder.
Blend until smooth and creates a light frothy texture.
Fold it into the chia seeds when they are ready.
Pour it into your jar, top with your fruit of choice (optional), and ENJOY!!!!

We did mention it was healthy, & here are 12 reasons why you should be eating more of our organic Chia Seeds & raw cacao!

6 Benefits of the incredible little Chia Seed:

Cleanses the colon & assists with colon function…staying regular is very important!
Naturally contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals including iron, & calcium
Contains essential omega fatty acids which help manage cholesterol levels & keep the heart strong & healthy.
Assists with weight management because of it’s high fibre & nutrition-dense properties.
Power Anti-inflammatory
Helps alkalize to the body if the acidity gets too high.