Chocolate Chia Pudding

Serves 8
Calories: many kcal/serving

VJ Cooks

A decadent and tasty pudding, packed with fiber, omega-3s, protein, and antioxidants, promoting digestion, heart health, and bone strength.

Ingredients

⅓ cup cocoa powder
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt
1¼ cup water
1 cup coconut milk
¾ cup chia seeds

Toppings

Yoghurt or crème fraiche
Grated chocolate
Sliced strawberries
Dried raspberries



Method

  1. Place the cocoa, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.

  2. Add ¼ cup of the water. Whisk until it becomes a smooth paste with no lumps.

  3. Add the remaining water and coconut milk. Whisk again before finally adding the chia seeds and mixing until incorporated

  4. Leave the mixture for a few minutes so that the chia seeds start to swell up, then whisk to break them up. Leave to sit for another 5 minutes and whisk again, breaking up the seeds, so that you have a smooth mixture

  5. Spoon into 6 small serving containers. Cover and place in the fridge to set for at least 3 hours.

  6. Enjoy chilled with toppings of your choice.

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