Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

4.25 from 4 votes

This Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is delicious, but also nutritious! Chia seeds are soaked in coconut milk, water, and pureed dates, until a thick pudding like texture is achieved. This pudding is great on it's own, or topped with fresh fruit and nuts.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 300kcal

Author: Michelle Miller

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup coconut milk canned, full fat
4 ounces dates soaked in hot water and drained
1 1/4 cup water
5 tablespoons cocoa powder natural
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup chia seeds

Topping Suggestions

fresh fruit
nuts
unsweetened coconut
nut butter
chopped dark chocolate

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Instructions

Soak pitted dates in hot water to soften. After they've soaked for 1-2 minutes, drain well and set aside.
In a blender, add coconut milk and dates. Process until the dates are fully broken up and you have a thick, sweetened coconut milk.
Add in water, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and vanilla, and pulse 3-4 times to mix it well.
Allow chia seeds to soak for about 5 minutes, and then pulse again. Repeat 3-4 times for the best textured pudding (to keep the chia seeds from clumping).
Pour chia pudding into an air tight container, and allow to thicken at least 1 hour. If your pudding is too thick, add more water and thin it out until the desired consistency is reached.

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Notes

Blender? No Problem!: If you want to make chocolate chia seed pudding without a blender, sub 1/4 cup date syrup or honey in place of the dates. Use a whisk and mix quickly as you add the chia seeds. You will need to let them sit, and whisk again, and repeat several times prior to refrigerating your pudding. This method works fine (and I use it often!), but it's more difficult to get a smooth texture because it's hard to prevent the chia seeds from sticking together.
Make it Paleo: As written, this chocolate chia pudding recipe is paleo.
Add Protein: I like blending 2-3 scoops of collagen protein into my pudding (add along with the cocoa powder) to add some protein to this pudding.
Make it Vegan: As written, this recipe is vegan.
Top this pudding with delicious toppings, like fresh fruit, coconut, chopped nuts, nut butter, or even my Raspberry Chia Seed Jam or Strawberry Chia Seed Jam.

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