Chia Seed Chocolate 'pudding'

arrawyn79
arrawyn79 Posts: 275 Member
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This is one of my fave things when I'm craving chocolate, or something desserty - in fact I am making some right now! I love chia seeds and add them to my oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies...on my peanut (or almond) butter toast... but i've also made chia seed 'puddings' that are kind of tapioca-ish once the seeds expand.

Here's how I make mine:

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (sometimes I use unsweetened vanilla or almond/coconut!)

2 tbsp chia seeds

unsweetened cocoa powder (to taste - i use maybe half a tablespoon)

some kind of sweetener (i use a packet of Stevia - though not the whole thing).

Mix all together and let sit until the seeds absorb the milk and become puddingy!

You get a chocolate fix that is full of protein and fibre and omega 3s! the furthest thing from unhealthy! :)

Replies

  • JeneticTraining
    JeneticTraining Posts: 663 Member
    Can I use tapioca instead of chia. I think chia has a bitter taste
  • Ellienana
    Ellienana Posts: 79 Member
    Bump. Heading for the kitchen!!!!
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    I often add some peppermint extract for extra flavor.
  • WOODWAYONE
    WOODWAYONE Posts: 74 Member
    Bump
  • cherry5oda
    cherry5oda Posts: 10 Member
    I needed something chocolate, this will be great!
  • mellimel99
    mellimel99 Posts: 9 Member
    Bump!
  • becwheels
    becwheels Posts: 18 Member
    Will have to try this! Thanks.:smooched:
  • Pea4jjab
    Pea4jjab Posts: 216 Member
    Bump! I usually make mine with greek yogurt and sugar free chocolate pudding (or other flavor), but this sounds really good!
  • dawn1801
    dawn1801 Posts: 117 Member
    Bump
  • 0atmeal_queen
    0atmeal_queen Posts: 34
    Bump
  • GabyBaby916
    GabyBaby916 Posts: 385 Member
    Bump! I usually make mine with greek yogurt and sugar free chocolate pudding (or other flavor), but this sounds really good!

    What quantity of greek yogurt to you use to what quantity of SF chocolate pudding?
  • teresa7926
    teresa7926 Posts: 121 Member
    I love chia seed and add them to my smoothies and greek yogurt. Have not tried to make pudding. Thanks for the recipe
  • veggievixen79
    veggievixen79 Posts: 109 Member
    bump, thanks!
  • rlnscs
    rlnscs Posts: 4
    Thanks for sharing this recipe just one question do you know the calories by any chance? Sounds like I'll be going to the store to get these items. Do you have any good recipes to make a lighter version of alfredo sauce but is as good as the real thing?
  • LinFlemmer331
    LinFlemmer331 Posts: 100 Member
    Sounds great!
  • Jewelsfla
    Jewelsfla Posts: 41 Member
    Bump
  • njfitnessgirl
    njfitnessgirl Posts: 281
    bump
  • agerre
    agerre Posts: 4
    Ooh! Great idea!
  • GabyBaby916
    GabyBaby916 Posts: 385 Member
    Thanks for sharing this recipe just one question do you know the calories by any chance? Sounds like I'll be going to the store to get these items. Do you have any good recipes to make a lighter version of alfredo sauce but is as good as the real thing?

    I used the recipe analyzer here on this site with the ingredients I have in my kitchen and came up with (assuming the original poster made a single serving):

    Ingredients
    Nutiva - Organic Chia Seed, 2 Tbsp (12g)
    Almond Dream - Unsweet Almond Milk, 0.5 cup
    Hersey's - Cocoa Powder Unsweetened, 1 tbsp
    In the Raw - Stevia Packets, 1 packet

    Per Serving:
    Calories 145
    Carbs 17
    Fat 9
    Protein 8
    Fiber 13
    Sodium 90
  • stephske2
    stephske2 Posts: 35
    Def making this soon!
  • jojo98mu
    jojo98mu Posts: 20 Member
    How long do you have to let it sit for it to become pudding consistency?
  • sanura
    sanura Posts: 459 Member
    bump! love chia
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    bump
  • adaluc
    adaluc Posts: 14 Member
    I've got a bunch of chia seeds sitting in my cabinet so maybe I will give this a whirl. Thanks!

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