Chocolate Chia Pudding

5 from 1 vote

Chocolate chia pudding is one of the easiest dessert recipes for anyone who loves chocolate. It’s so simple yet indulgent, chocolaty, and creamy.

Prep Time5

Chill time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate chia pudding, chocolate chia pudding recipe, chocolate chia seed pudding

Servings: (½-cup) servings

Calories: 189kcal

Mix. Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a little bit of the cashew milk to a medium mixing bowl and stir until the cocoa powder is completely dissolved. Then, add the rest of the cashew milk and the chia seeds and whisk until well combined. Wait for 5-10 minutes and then whisk again to help distribute the chia seeds evenly so they gel and expand properly.
Chill. Transfer the chia seed pudding to the refrigerator to thicken, for at least 4 hours. The longer you wait, the thicker the pudding gets.
Blend (optional). If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds, you can blend the pudding for a smoother, creamier, more pudding-like consistency. For best results, wait for the chia seeds to soften a bit, for at least an hour. Then, transfer the chocolate chia seed pudding to a high-speed blender and blend on high until completely smooth, for about 30 seconds. The pudding will likely warm up a little, so you might need to refrigerate it for an hour or so after blending.
Serve. Remove the chocolate chia seed pudding from the refrigerator and stir. Transfer into dessert-sized glasses and top with your favorite fruit, coconut whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or other garnishes.
Store. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer-term storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

*Nutrition information is approximate and may contain errors. Please, feel free to make your own calculations.