Chocolate Chia Pudding
One of my coworkers drinks chia seeds in her iced tea every day. Curious, I tried them a while ago in different drinks, adding a tablespoon to my water, tea or juice. They were surprisingly effortless to swallow, even pleasant, playing a few cool tricks on the tongue, like ice cream does, but in a different way.
I thought their gelatinous nature would make them excellent for pudding. Once the seeds are soaked, they start forming a gel-like coating that makes a wonderful base for a gooey pudding.
When I opened my pantry, cocoa was the first ingredient to suggest itself for this spontaneous concoction. The pudding turned out delicious, in a filling kind of way. Perfect for breakfast, if you ask me. Top it with fresh berries or whip cream and you have yourself a five-star pudding that’s good for you.
CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING RECIPE
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 min
This is the type of pudding you would want to eat for breakfast rather than dessert. It is wholesome, nutritious and energizing. Chia seeds are a great source of omega 3, protein and fiber.
You can prepare this pudding in advance and keep it in the fridge for a couple of days. The longer it sits, the gooier it gets.
Ingredients:
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon brewed coffee, optional
1 tablespoon maple or agave syrup
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon chia seedsDirections:
Heat all the ingredients except the chia seeds in the microwave, 1 ½ minutes. Stir.
Stir in the chia seeds. Let cool 5 minutes. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before eating.
Top with fresh fruit or whip cream, if you wish.
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Lauren — 03/03/2012 @ 7:39 am
Love the pudding recipe. I am also curious to try the chia in drinks, how long until they swell?
Nisrine — 03/03/2012 @ 8:04 am
Lauren – about 1 hour or so.
bryan — 03/03/2012 @ 10:57 am
Looks great, I have never tried Chia Seeds, I will have to look for them.
Katherine Martinelli — 03/03/2012 @ 3:59 pm
I’ve been reading a lot about chia seeds lately and just noticed them on sale at my health food store. I’ll have to pick some up and give this a try, thanks!
Cara — 03/04/2012 @ 6:14 pm
A friend was just telling me today about drinking chia seeds in tea – that was the first time I heard of that! I’ve been doing a chocolate chia protein pudding for one of my daily snacks the past couple months, and I love it :)
Barbara — 03/05/2012 @ 7:26 am
Very interesting. Not especially a pretty pudding, but healthy.
Donna — 03/05/2012 @ 4:18 pm
Just bought a big bag of chia this week and have been looking for ideas on how to use it. Thank you!!
Nisrine — 03/05/2012 @ 7:15 pm
Donna – you are so welcome!
Nuts about food — 03/06/2012 @ 8:07 am
That looks like those Asian drinks you sometimes see that you drink with big straws… except this is a very healthy version
Donna — 03/06/2012 @ 8:39 pm
I love it… it’s fabulous!!!
Nisrine — 03/07/2012 @ 2:55 pm
Great to hear that, Donna :)
Jessica — 11/20/2012 @ 10:58 pm
I love this recipe! I make this for breakfast often. I like to mix it up and add different extracts, like almond, coconut, banana, or orange. So good – thank you!