Description

This Chocolate Chia Pudding is a rich, creamy, and nutritious dessert or snack that’s easy to prepare. Combining the antioxidant power of cacao with the fiber and protein-packed chia seeds, this pudding offers a wholesome treat that’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with the creamy texture of soy milk and Greek yogurt. Topped with fresh strawberries, cacao nibs, and peanut butter, it’s a perfect make-ahead recipe for a healthy breakfast or indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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Base

1 ½ cups unsweetened soy milk (or higher protein milk of choice, such as dairy milk)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% preferred)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt

Pudding Mix

⅓ cup chia seeds
3 tablespoons cacao powder

Toppings

Chopped strawberries
Cacao nibs
Peanut butter

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Instructions

Mix the Liquid Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add Chia and Cacao: Stir in the chia seeds and cacao powder thoroughly with a whisk to ensure even distribution and to prevent clumping of the dry ingredients.
Refrigerate to Set: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. Stir the mixture once or twice within the first hour of chilling to further prevent clumping and promote an even pudding texture.
Prepare to Serve: Before serving, give the pudding a good stir to smooth out the texture and redistribute any settled chia seeds.
Add Toppings and Serve: Serve the pudding chilled, topped gently with chopped strawberries, cacao nibs, and a dollop or drizzle of peanut butter to add texture and extra flavor.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste.
Any milk variety can be used, but higher protein options improve pudding texture and nutrition.
To avoid clumps, it’s crucial to stir the pudding a few times during the first hour of refrigeration.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.