Description
These Chocolate Chia Pudding Cups are thick, creamy, and naturally sweetened. Made with chia seeds, cocoa powder, and milk, they set up in the fridge with zero cooking and are perfect for meal prep breakfasts or healthy desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice
2 tablespoons (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) maple syrup (or honey), to taste
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (optional, boosts chocolate flavor)
1/4 cup (40 g) chia seeds
Optional toppings: berries, Greek yogurt, shaved dark chocolate, nut butter drizzle
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth and glossy.
2. Stir in the chia seeds until evenly distributed.
3. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumps and ensure even thickening.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally 4 to 8 hours, until thick and creamy.
5. Stir once more, then portion into cups or jars. Add toppings and serve chilled.
Notes
Do not skip the second stir after 5 minutes. It makes the texture much creamier and more even.
If your pudding is too thick after chilling, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk before serving.
If it is too thin, stir in 1 tablespoon (10 g) chia seeds and chill 30 to 60 minutes more.
For an ultra-smooth texture, blend the mixture before chilling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Healthy Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg