Chocolate Chia Pudding

5 from 3 votes

Chocolate chia pudding is thick and creamy and tastes like chocolate pudding! Made with coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon, it makes a delicious snack or dessert. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chia seed pudding coconut milk, chocolate chia pudding, chocolate chia seed pudding

Prep Time 5

Chill Time 3

Total Time 3 5

Servings servings

Calories 259kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

1 cup lite coconut milk
2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
2 tablespoons collagen (20 grams)
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
3-4 tablespoons chia seeds (depending on how thick you want it - see notes)
optional toppings - whipped cream, fresh fruit, cacao nibs/chocolate chips, coconut flakes, cinnamon...

Instructions

Make chia seed pudding. Add coconut milk, cocoa powder, collagen, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt to a large open-mouth jar or small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine, making sure to break up the clumps of cocoa powder. Stir in chia seeds until thoroughly combined.
Let chill. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. If desired, you can give the mixture a stir after 45-60 minutes to make sure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
Enjoy! If needed, add a splash of milk to thin it out. Eat as is or top with desired toppings.

Notes

Use 3-4 tablespoons of chia seeds depending on how thick you want your pudding. 3 will give a thinner consistency while still gelling, while 4 will give you a super thick consistency. You can always thin it out with a little more milk after it sets if desired. The longer it sits, the more the chia seeds will absorb the liquid and get thicker too.

Nutrition is based on 4 tablespoons of chia seeds

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