30-Min Chocolate Chia Pudding with Almond Milk

Rich and creamy chocolate chia pudding made with almond milk, dates, and cocoa powder. This healthy, dairy-free dessert is naturally sweetened and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick, nutritious treat!

Chocolate Chia Pudding with Almond Milk Recipe

If you love sweets but want to avoid artificial sweeteners, dates are a great natural alternative. They not only add sweetness but also provide healthy carbs and essential antioxidants.

Dates are naturally sweet and full of fiber, which helps with digestion and keeps you full longer. They also have essential vitamins and minerals like potassium and magnesium that support your health. Using dates as a sweetener is an easy way to make your favorite treats healthier.

So, why deny yourself sweets when you can make them home using natural sweeteners and enjoy them guilt-free? I'm all for this delicious alternative!

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Visit my other blog, Nena's Wellness Corner, for tips, guidance, and plenty of nutritious recipes to help you on your journey!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Rest Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Cooking Method: No cooking

Courses: Snack

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This quick and easy Chocolate Chia Pudding is a delicious, healthy treat made with almond milk, chia seeds, dates, and cocoa powder. Naturally sweetened with dates, it’s packed with fiber, antioxidants, and essential nutrients like potassium and magnesium. The chia seeds create a thick, creamy texture, while the cocoa adds a rich chocolate flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegan, dairy-free pudding is perfect for a nutritious dessert or snack that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almond milk
1/3 cup chia seeds
5 pitted dates
4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1
Place all the ingredients—almond milk, chia seeds, pitted dates, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—into a tall cup or blender.
2
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring the dates are fully broken down and the cocoa is evenly mixed in.
3
Once blended, pour the mixture into individual serving cups or jars.
4
Cover and place them in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken into a creamy pudding.
5
Serve chilled, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size small cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 119kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g10%
Sodium 125mg6%
Potassium 192mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
Dietary Fiber 8g32%
Sugars 6g
Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 8 IU
Vitamin C 0.3 mg
Calcium 212 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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