Chocolate Chia Pudding

¼ cup cocoa powder or raw cacao powder

2 cups milk (or alternative)

½ cup black or white chia seeds

¼ cup maple syrup (or sweetener of choice, to taste)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)

Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)

Any combination of toppings, such as berries, banana slices, chopped stone fruit, chopped nuts, granola or coconut flakes, for serving

In a large bowl, whisk the cocoa powder to break up any clumps. Add the milk and whisk to combine. Add the chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon, along with the cardamom and nutmeg (if using), and whisk to combine. The mixture will be loose at this point, but will firm up as it chills. (To make single-serving puddings, you can divide the chia mixture among smaller containers or glasses.)
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for 8 hours. Stir before serving, garnish with preferred toppings and serve. (Chia pudding will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It will thicken the longer it sits, but can be loosened with a splash of milk.)

325 calories; 9 grams fat; 12 grams protein

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍮Pudding

CuisineGlobal

Occasions🍳Breakfast📆Everyday🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰