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Chia seed’s popularity streak amongst us health nuts is still going strong. These flavorless seeds have multipurpose functionality in the kitchen and add a nutritional — protein and Omega-3 — punch to any meal party they attend.
I dabbled with overnight oats in my college days (talk about convenient breakfast), but I’ve yet to make chia seed pudding (type this into Pinterest and you’ll be scrolling for hours). In other words, this is my first rodeo with chia pudding, gasp!
I started with a base of Almond Breeze Original Almondmilk and chia seeds (1 cup liquid to 3 Tablespoon chia ratio). I try to reduce added sugar whenever possible, so I stuck with just a couple Tablespoons of honey (could substitute pure maple syrup) and the romantic flavor of Madagascar vanilla. I snuck in energizing maca powder because why not discretely toss in a superfood?
As I mentioned, this was my first go-around with chia pudding and I would appreciate any tips from your recipe experimentation. A bit more sweetness, to blend or not to blend?
- 2 cups Almond Breeze Original Almondmilk
- 6 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. maca powder
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- raspberries for garnish
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, and honey. Let sit in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Whisk in cocoa, maca, and vanilla.
- Optional: mix pudding in a blender (to chop up the chia seeds).
- Keep in the fridge until serving. Top with fresh raspberries.
Let me know if you take a stab at this easy, no-cook recipe… and what subsitutations/twists you make.
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This looks so yummy and perfect for these hot summer days!
This looks SO good! I have to make it! Almond milk is the best for cooking! :)
Yummy! I have yet to make chia seed pudding as well. But I will say, this looks super good, especially now that it’s scorching in DC!
Love the concept of “slightly sweet”! And I’ve never tried cooking with maca powder before…
Oh yes, I love me some chocolate chia pudding! And adding maca is a brilliant idea!
I loved this recipe! I have to confess, I normally hate chia pudding, but your recipe made it delicious. Even my kids loved it! I didn’t have raspberries, so I used strawberries and it turned out great. Also, my little girl is in a banana phase, so I put some in hers and she loved it. This recipe is definitely a keeper. Thanks!!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you and your kids enjoyed the recipe.
Yum. I’m a huge chia lover (minus those sticky seeds in your teeth). Chia pudding is a great switch up from over night oats and doubles as a great breakfast or dessert.