Description

This rich and creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding is a nutritious and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with plant-based soy milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and cacao powder, it offers a wholesome, protein-packed indulgence that’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Topped with fresh strawberries, cacao nibs, and peanut butter, it combines smooth textures and delightful flavors in a healthy, make-ahead pudding that’s easy to prepare and enjoy.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 ½ cups unsweetened soy milk (or higher protein milk of choice, such as dairy milk)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% preferred)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt

Chia Pudding Mix

⅓ cup chia seeds
3 tablespoons cacao powder

Toppings

Chopped strawberries
Cacao nibs
Peanut butter

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Instructions

Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add chia and cacao: Stir in the chia seeds and cacao powder, whisking thoroughly to prevent clumps and ensure an even texture throughout the pudding.
Refrigerate to set: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight. Stir the mixture once or twice during the first hour to avoid any clumping of chia seeds as the pudding thickens.
Stir before serving: Remove from the fridge and give the pudding a good stir to ensure a creamy consistency before plating.
Add toppings and serve: Serve the pudding chilled, topped generously with chopped strawberries, crunchy cacao nibs, and a drizzle or dollop of peanut butter for added flavor and texture.

Notes

You can substitute soy milk for any plant-based or dairy milk of your choice depending on dietary preferences.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to suit your taste.
For a vegan option, use dairy-free yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
Stirring during the first hour of refrigeration helps prevent chia seeds from clumping together.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and tastes best served cold.