Chocolate Chia Pudding

With just a few simple ingredients, you can make the yummiest creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding that’s both delicious and nutritious. We love this most for breakfast, but it’s a great snack or dessert, too.

There are only two ways that I’ve found that my kids enjoy eating chia seeds—in my Blueberry Chia Jam and in this crazy delicious Chocolate Chia Pudding. (I also love my Coconut Chia Pudding.) I am ridiculously excited to share this with you today because it can be made in minutes and is a perfect make-ahead breakfast to have on hand and serve up throughout the week.

It’s also great for snack or dessert, according to the day. And you can vary the sweetness, serve it with berries, and blend it to smooth out the texture as you like.

Chia seeds are rich in iron, are a high fiber food for kids, and have beneficial fats and are one of the more affordable seeds out there. Using them as the binder in pudding is a fun way to share them with kids.

(You may also like Coconut Chia Pudding, How to Use Chia Seeds, Chocolate Avocado Pudding, and Graham Cracker Icebox Cake.)

Ingredients You Need

Here’s a look at how to make this easy Chocolate Chia Pudding so you know what to have on hand or to add to your grocery list.

• Canned coconut milk (full fat or light): This adds flavor and fat to the recipe (which helps us stay full).
• Whole milk plain Greek yogurt (or nondairy equivalent): To mix into the coconut milk and add calcium.
• Maple syrup: For a little sweetness, I add maple syrup. You can also use honey for kids over age 1.
• Vanilla extract: This adds another subtle flavor.
• Chia seeds : Chia seeds plump and thicken liquids as they absorb them, so this is the ingredient that turns the mixture into “pudding.” You can use whole chia seeds or you can use ground ones. (Sometimes ground chia seeds are more bitter in flavor.)
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: This adds mild chocolate flavor that’s really pleasant in the mix.
• You can also serve this with berries if you’d like.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Below is an overview of how to make this Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full recipe, including the amounts and the timing.

Tip: The mixture will firm up into a pudding-like texture as the chia seeds absorb the liquid and plump up. Serve cold, on its own or paired with berries or other fruit.

How to Store

Store the prepared Chocolate Chia Pudding in an airtight container or smaller individual containers for up to a week in the fridge.

Best Tips for Success

• Use ground chia seeds for a smoother final consistency. Note that they are sometimes more bitter tasting.
• Serve with strawberries or other fruit on top if desired.
• Use nondairy yogurt as needed.
• Have for breakfast or snack as you like.
• Top with whipped cream if desired.

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This post was first published July 2023.