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    Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding

    Last Updated January 13, 2023. Published June 26, 2020 By Charla 16 Comments

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    This chia pudding is every chocolate lovers dream. A rich, subtly sweet vegan style dessert made from cacao powder, chia seeds mixed together with plant based milk and topped with whipped  coconut cream.

    chia pudding with topping

    Wow, can you believe that we are half way through the entire calendar year. I don't know about you but my favourite time of year is the summer time with spring coming in at second place.

    It's even more nice when you can enjoy this chocolate chia pudding recipe - decadent, soft, creamy and tasty all in one serving!

    Chia seeds make great summer/spring time recipes - they are light in texture, quite gelatinous, wholesome, vegan friendly and more importantly gluten free. It's not the first time I've made a chia seed pudding either.

    This Mango Chia Seed Pudding was a hit with my followers and various social media sites. If you are a huge fan of papaya then you will enjoy this Papaya Chia Pudding

    What are chia seeds and its use

    Chia seeds are like the jelly (or jello as Americans call it) for the health enthusiastic world. A revolution has unfolded where these Peruvian seeds are causing a frenzy.

    You can add them to your smoothie, use as an egg replacement similar how it's done in this How to Make A Flax Egg recipe, thicken up drinks or even makes this chocolate chia pudding.

    overhead shot of the pudding

    Ingredients you will need

    • Cacao powder
    • Chia seeds
    • Plant based milk of your choice i.e almond, coconut, cashew
    • Low GI sweetener i.e agave, coconut nectar, maple etc...
    • Vanilla
    • Chilled full fat coconut milk
    • Coconut sugar

    How to whip coconut cream

    • Scoop out the coconut solids from a can of coconut milk and discard the liquid or use it in a smoothie.
    • Place the solids and sweetener in a medium sized bowl.
    • Use a hand mixer or immersion stick to whisk until soft peaks form
    • Distribute and top your chia pudding with the cream.

    How to make chocolate chia pudding 

    • In a medium sized bowl pour in the cacao powder, plant based milk, chia seeds, sweetener and vanilla
    • Briskly whisk the mixture in the bowl for about a minute and it should begin to swell.
    • Cover over the bowl and leave in the refrigerator to set and expand to its full capacity over a course of 20-30 minutes.
    • After the given time transfer the pudding into small bowls, ramekins or glasses.
    • Add the whipped topping to each bowl/glass/ramekin.

    Notes and tips

    • This recipe serves roughly two people if served in a small bowl. You can stretch the recipe if using very small wine glasses or ramekins if hosting a dinner or party for up to 4 people.
    • Feel free to use almond milk or another fatty plant based milk.
    • Use canned full fat coconut milk with no additives or extras to create the topping.
    • Don't forget to let the chia pudding chill and expand in the refrigerator.
    • Make the coconut cream topping as you are waiting for the chia pudding to thicken up - save times!!
    • Boost up the protein content by adding protein powder or peanut butter, cashew butter etc...
    • To make the recipe keto friendly use stevia, yacon syrup or erythritol.
    • Once the pudding is ready, serve immediately or alternatively refrigerate and consume within 3 days.

    scooping out the chia topping

    Other chocolate desserts you may like

    • Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream
    • Vegan Chocolate Orange Cake
    • Avocado Chocolate Crumble
    • No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
    • Chocolate Cherry Cookies

    **Don't forget to comment below and star rate if you have tried my recipes. Let's be friends and engage on Facebook and Instagram I also like to pin on Pinterest, where you can find more amazing recipes.**

    chia pudding on a plate

    Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding

    Go on and treat yourself to this decadent chocolate chia pudding - Paleo, gluten free, dairy free, vegan
    4.80 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 310kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon of cacao powder
    • ½ cup of chia seeds
    • 2-4 tablespoon of coconut nectar or other GI sweetener, maple syrup
    • 1 ½ cup coconut milk or other plant based milk 300ml
    • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or powder/pod

    For the topping

    • 2- 3 cans of full fat coconut milk chilled or partially frozen(400ml x 2 or 3)
    • 1-2 tablespoon of coconut sugar

    Instructions

    • In a medium sized bowl pour in the cacao powder, plant based milk, chia seeds, sweetener and vanilla
    • Briskly whisk the mixture in the bowl for about a minute and it should begin to swell.
    • Cover over the bowl and leave in the refrigerator to set and expand to its full capacity over a course of 20-30 minutes.
    • After the given time transfer the pudding into small bowls, ramekins or glasses.
    • To make the topping open a can of coconut milk and proceed to insert a spoon by ⅓ of the can. Carefully scoop out the coconut solids into a bowl, being careful not to lower the spoon into the liquid underneath.
    • Discard or save the liquid to add to a smoothie.
    • Add the coconut sugar to the solids and whisk (either using electric or by hand) until smooth and fluffy.
    • Scoop the whipped cream onto the chocolate chia seed pudding, ready to serve

    Notes

    • This recipe serves roughly two people if served in a small bowl. You can stretch the recipe if using very small wine glasses or ramekins if hosting a dinner or party for up to 4 people.
    • Feel free to use almond milk or another fatty plant based milk.
    • Use canned full fat coconut milk with no additives or extras to create the topping.
    • Don't forget to let the chia pudding chill and expand in the refrigerator.
    • Make the coconut cream topping as you are waiting for the chia pudding to thicken up - save times!!
    • Boost up the protein content by adding protein powder or peanut butter, cashew butter etc...
    • To make the recipe keto friendly use stevia, yacon syrup or erythritol.
    • Once the pudding is ready, serve immediately or alternatively refrigerate and consume within 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 55g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 11mg
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    1. Dunori

      April 13, 2016 at 11:32 pm

      4 stars
      I've made it a few times before but never knew the trick of whisking; I've always just done the refrigerate overnight method so thanks for the lesson! Another nice way to make it is with dates and dehydrated apples.

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 14, 2016 at 8:40 am

        You are welcome. I will try chia seed pudding with dates and dehydrated apples I bet that's a nice combination.

        Reply
    2. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant

      April 09, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      I made chia pudding for the first time recently and LoVED it. Gotta try your recipe because CHOCOLATE! Thanks for linking up at #SaucySaturdays.

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 09, 2016 at 9:39 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Petra

      April 02, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely pictures! This looks absolutly delicious! Chia pudding is the best!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 02, 2016 at 11:29 pm

        Thank you Petra, I hope you give my recipe a try too.

        Reply
    4. Tania @ COOKTORIA

      April 01, 2016 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      I just bought a huge bag of chia seeds, so I am going to give this recipe a try! Looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 01, 2016 at 3:59 pm

        Yay! I hope you like it.

        Reply
    5. April @ Girl Gone Gourmet

      April 01, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      So pretty! I love the way the pudding looks in the glass and that topping sounds so good 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 01, 2016 at 4:04 pm

        Thank you! Agreed, chia seed pudding are so complementary in a wine glass.

        Reply
    6. Claudia | Gourmet Project

      April 01, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      I've never tried chia seeds as a pudding, chocolate is perfect for the first try 🙂

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 01, 2016 at 4:05 pm

        I highly recommend it.

        Reply
    7. Amanda

      April 01, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      I've never tried the whipped coconut milk trick, but after these photos, I'm marching directly to my pantry and putting a can in the fridge to try. Looks so creamy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 01, 2016 at 4:01 pm

        Hi Amanda, I've only been working with whipped coconut milk over the past a few weeks. It's so foolproof you won't know the difference 😉

        Reply
    8. Diana

      April 01, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      I love chia seed puddings, the texture is always lovely!

      Reply
      • Charla

        April 01, 2016 at 4:01 pm

        Hi 5 Diana, me too!

        Reply

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