Ingredients
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- ÂĽ cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips, or nuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix chia seeds and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Add almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir gently.
- Whisk the mixture for 1-2 minutes to prevent clumping. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) until thickened.
- Stir before serving and top with berries, nuts, or other desired toppings.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a thicker pudding, increase chia seeds to 3 tbsp per cup of milk.
- Customize with protein powder, coffee, or nut butter for extra flavor.
- Use any milk (dairy or plant-based) based on preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
