Learn how to make this decadent Chocolate Chia Pudding made with chia seeds, coconut milk, and cacao. The perfect wholesome dessert or midday snack!
I’m not sure how I only have one single chia pudding recipe on my whole blog, considering how much I love chia pudding! Thankfully I’m comin’ in hot with four chia pudding recipes this week, starting with this decadent Chocolate Chia Pudding.
I’ve always been a fan of chia pudding but I’ve been on quite the kick for a few months now. There are just so many ways to make it! This Chocolate Chia Pudding makes a great wholesome dessert or midday snack.
The base recipe is really simple: 1 can coconut milk, 1/4 cup chia seeds, and extra water as needed.
How to Make Chocolate Chia Pudding
To make this pudding you’ll need:
- a can of coconut milk
- chia seeds
- medjool dates (or you can use a sweetener such as maple syrup or honey)
- cacao powder
- vanilla extract
- sea salt
For a chocolate banana pudding variation, add in a ripe banana.
A lot of chia pudding recipes involve mixing together the ingredients in a bowl, covering, and allowing to thicken on its own (since chia seeds are like little sponges that gelatinize when exposed to water). But I like to take it up a notch and blend it for an ultra creamy pudding.
Chocolate Chia Pudding
A decadent chocolate pudding made with chia seeds, coconut milk, and cacao.
Ingredients
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (400ml)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 3 medjool dates (soaked in 1/4 cup warm water)
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
- Optional: add 1 ripe banana for a chocolate banana pudding
Toppings (optional)
- cacao nibs
- chocolate chips
- shredded coconut
Instructions
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Peel dates in half and remove and discard pits. Soak in 1/4 cup warm water for 5-10 minutes or until softened.
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Add all ingredients to blender, including dates WITH the soaking water.
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Blend on high until creamy well combined. Mixture will thicken rapidly in blender. Add up to 1/4 extra water if needed to aid blending or for a thinner pudding.
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Transfer to container or jar (such as a mason jar) and place in refrigerator to chill and continue to thicken slightly.
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Enjoy with toppings of choice!
If you make this Chocolate Chia Pudding, leave a comment and review below!
Other chia puddings you might like:
I love this recipe (with the banana it’s even better!). I prepare this on Sunday and have quick snacks for the busy workweek. Perfect 🙂
First time making chia pudding — and this recipe did not disappoint! So simple to make and tastes wonderful.
So glad you loved this recipe Jessica!