Cocoa Chia Pudding
You don’t need to cook these at all - you just need to plan ahead a bit so that they get to cool down! These have been requested on repeat in my house.
Tricking some chia seeds into your desserts.
Could it get better? Embrace the slight bitterness of the cocoa, or if you want to opt for a sweeter version, mix with some chocolate powder or add more sweetener. This recipe was inspired by Livsstilsdagboken, but of course with my own twist added to it!
Cocoa Chia Pudding
Makes 2 large or 4 small portions
Time: Prepare: 2 mins | Chill: 2 hours
1/3 cup (about 6 tbsp) chia seeds (learn why they’re incredible here)
3/4 cup (6 tbsp) greek/natural yoghurt
3 tbsp honey/maple syrup or other sweetener of choice (I really recommend maple syrup!)
4 tbsp cocoa powder (mix with some chocolate powder if you need it sweeter)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Optional: a fancy lid!
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 pinch of cardamom
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: a bit of shaved chocolate or some berries on top.
Instructions
In a bowl, add chia seeds, yoghurt, sweetener, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Mix everything well with a whisk. Pour into 2 glasses or 4 ramekins and leave to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. (This is perfect as a dessert for a date night or guests as you don’t have to stress and make it in the evening!).
That’s really it - you can leave it at that! But if you want to be extra fancy, you can make a hard lid for these. In a pan, gently warm up the coconut oil (unless your kitchen is hot and the oil is already runny!) and mix in the cocoa powder, cardamom and vanilla extract. Mix it all well and let it cool down a little bit (but not harden). Pour carefully over the already chilled chia pudding.
When serving these up, you can shave some chocolate over the top with a cheese grater, and/or add a couple of blueberries or other berries for decoration. People will love these!
Did you make the cocoa chia pudding? How was the sweetness level for you? Share on Instagram and tag @TheFromScratchBody and hashtag #TheFromScratchBody so I don’t miss it!
