Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

This easy vegan recipe for chocolate chia seed pudding tastes like a decadent chocolate dessert but is loaded with healthier ingredients. Satisfy your sweet tooth + chocolate cravings with this simple recipe.

About The Recipe

It only takes about 5 minutes to make this pudding! The hardest part is waiting for it to be ready…it needs to sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).

Here’s just a few of the reasons to love this recipe:

Healthier Ingredients.

This recipe has the texture and taste of pudding but is made with healthier alternatives. The chia seeds give this pudding its gel texture, and a mix of cocoa powder and cinnamon give it a deep chocolate flavor.

Makes Enough for The Week.

The BEST part of this recipe is that you can make a batch and eat it throughout the week! This recipe makes enough for 4 servings.

You can easily store this pudding in your fridge for up to 5 days. It’s an ideal recipe for meal prep: store it in individual containers and eat it for dessert during your week.

Decadent Flavors.

This pudding has a strong chocolate flavor! It’s rich and reminds me of dark chocolate. This recipe also uses a little maple syrup to give the pudding sweetness. The mix of chocolate & sweetness are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth or chocolate cravings!

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients

The full recipe is at the bottom of the page, but here’s a quick look at what you need to make this recipe:

• 1 1/2 cups oat milk (or any milk alternative) 
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Popular Additions & Substitutions:

MILK:

You can use any milk alternative in this recipe. It usually make it with dairy-free milks like almond, coconut or oat milk. Coconut milk will give your pudding an amazing creamy texture!

You can also use regular milk (whole milk, low-fat, etc.) or chocolate milk for even more chocolate flavor 🙂

MAPLE SYRUP:

Maple syrup gives this recipe just the right amount of sweetness. You can substitute agave syrup or honey if you prefer. And add a little extra if you’re craving more sweetness in your dessert.

How to Make Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Making chocolate chia seed pudding is simple: you’ll mix all of your ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate it until ready.

There’s only 2 steps in this recipe:

STEP 1:

Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until smooth and combined. Let your pudding sit for 5 – 10 minutes and then stir again to make sure there are no clumps of chia seeds.

STEP 2:

Cover and refrigerate your pudding for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight to give the chia seeds time to gel. Optionally, garnish with your favorite fruits, nuts or seeds before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Note: if you’re planning to divide your pudding into individual (or meal prep) containers, wait until after it has set up in the fridge for several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why did my chia pudding not set? 

There are a few reasons why your chia pudding may not have set:

• Stale chia seeds: if your chia seeds sit too long in your pantry they may become stale or have trouble gelling. Try getting some fresh chia seeds – these are our favorite ones.
• Type of milk: if you use almond milk or low-fat milk your pudding may not be as thick. Try stirring in more chia seeds to thicken it.
• Stir it twice: after your whisk your ingredients together, let your pudding sit for 5 – 10 more minutes and then stir it again. If you skip this step, clumps of seeds may form or too much liquid may rise to the top of your pudding.

How long is chocolate chia seed pudding good for? 

Chocolate chia seed pudding will stay good in the fridge for 4 – 5 days. Be sure to store it in a well-sealed airtight container.

I like to divide my chia seed pudding into individual jars like the ones below, that way I can easily take out a single serving at a time. Click here to check these out.

What are the health benefits of chia seeds?

Chia seeds are packed with nutrients and loaded with antioxidants. They’re a superfood that’s versatile and tasty. The word ‘chia’ comes from the ancient Mayan word for “strength.” To read more about the benefits of these tiny seeds, here’s a full article on the proven benefits.

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