Chocolate Chia Pudding is a healthy treat that’s sugar free, vegan, and gluten free. Serve it with fruit for dessert, a snack, or even breakfast!
You may have noticed that I have a thing for chia pudding. I love all flavors and colors of this healthy treat: Green, Pumpkin Pie, Matcha Green Tea, and the list goes on and on!
And of course you can never go wrong with chocolate, am I right?
One of the reasons I love chia pudding so much is because it’s really versatile.
You can eat it morning, noon, and night!
And it’s incredibly easy to make.
All you need to do is stir chia seeds in your liquid of choice, then put it in the refrigerator to thicken. You can even make it the day before, and it will keep for a few days. Unless you’re like me and eat it all right away!
Chocolate Chia Pudding only requires four ingredients you may already have in your kitchen:
- Medjool dates
- Non-dairy milk
- Cocoa powder
- Chia seeds
That’s it!
Then you can top the pudding with whatever you like, such as fruit, chocolate chips or coconut whipped cream. I love mine with fresh raspberries or strawberries.
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Chocolate Chia Pudding for Two
Ingredients
- 2 Medjool dates pits removed
- 2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (I prefer organic soy)
- 3 tsp cocoa powder
- 6 Tbsp chia seeds
- raspberries or other fruit for topping
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, blend the dates, milk, and cocoa powder until very smooth.
- In a medium bowl, add the liquid to the chia seeds.
- Stir well, and continue stirring every few minutes for about 15 minutes.
- Place in the refrigerator at least one hour, or overnight.
- Just before serving, stir again, then top with fruit.
- Enjoy!
Don’t forget to pin this recipe for later!
Wish I loved chia pudding as much as you 😜
Ha! You’re funny. 🙂
This looks so tasty Amy! Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Thank you so much, Mary Ellen!
I have yet to get into the chia pudding craze, but they always looks so amazing! This would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Thanks Jenn! I think your kids would like it, too!
Yum! It’s been far too long since I’ve had chia pudding, and this looks like a great use of the raspberries in my fridge. Thanks, Amy!
Thanks, Cadry! There’s just something about chocolate and raspberries. 🙂
Mm! This looks like a yummy way to share a treat with a loved one. 🙂
Thank you, Tazim!
This really looks amazing. I’m definitely going to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Kate! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
This looks so tasty, healthy and perfect for Valentine’d Day
Thank you, Veena!
Does it really have to be for 2? I like to make enough and stash one in the back of the fridge for day 2 (for myself of course) lol
Ha! That’s a great idea, Nicole!
Now this is a healthy snack/dessert I can get into. I just love chia!
Me too, Megan!
That is a delightful looking pudding. It looks healthy, filling and inviting and great for children too. I love your photographs. Nice job.
Thanks so much, Mark!
Wow,Chocolate Chia Pudding with just 4 ingredients sounds fantastic! Though Chia seeds is the now most sought out ingredient, I am yet to experiment much with it…have got a huge packet and I am sure your recipe will come handy!
I hope you enjoy it, Srivalli!
Yum! I make a chocolate chia pudding but blend it all up so my son doesn’t know what’s in it! ;O)
Your version looks delicious. I would gladly eat it for breakfast or dessert!
That’s a great idea, Mel! I did that the first time I tried chia pudding, but now I love the texture.
This looks soo delicious, Amy. I love chia pudding, and choco – raspberry combo is really fantastic. It’s perfect for breakfast in bed for Valentine’s Day 😉 Saving and pinning this!
Thanks Natalie! I love that idea!
So cute -and looks and sounds super healthy too! I’m one of those people who has a well-stocked pantry at all times, and my pantry is NEVER void of dates. I love finding recipes that use dates – I can’t seem to get enough of them. 🙂
I love dates, too! Nature’s candy. 🙂
I’ve never had Chia pudding but think I need to get on board with this one. Looks great and so Easy to prepare. Loving that you can customize with what you like 🙂
Thanks Stephanie! I think you’re going to love chia pudding. 🙂
Chia pudding is one the world’s best kept secrets! I love them, and especially love that you used dates in yours to sweeten. Looks amazing!
Thanks Kylee!
I always have chia seeds in the house because I often bake with them, but I’ve never tried chia pudding. Time to change that – this chocolate chia pudding looks delicious. I love that it’s worthy of dessert, but not guilt-inducing.
Thanks Julie! I think you’re going to enjoy it!
I just bought a ton of raspberries at Costco and this pudding is calling my name! Looks like breakfast tomorrow is sorted!
Enjoy!
I know what I am having for dessert tomorrow!!! Can you believe I have all the ingredients you mentioned? So this is happening soon! I love Chia pudding and the raspberries will surely bring this over the top!
Perfect! Enjoy it!
Ok, so I have everything to make this recipe. Fresh raspberries that need a home. Coconut milk that needs to be used up. I have dates, coca and chia seeds. I have printed this off, and not I know what I am having for breakfast come Monday morning.
I hope you like it, Gloria!
Can you believe I have never had chia? Shame on me – I know!! This looks amazing, sounds delicious and easy to make. Printing the recipe and going shopping for chia seeds tomorrow!!
Thanks Kathy! I hope you enjoy the pudding!
Healthy. Decadent. Tempting. What’s not to like? This blend of chocolate and fruit has me practically drooling! Pin worthy for certain!
Thank you so much, Noel!
I like this lightly sweetened Chia pudding. I tried chia pudding never with chocolate, you gave me a wonderful idea for this valentine . These are best guilt free desert I can think of .
Thank you, Swathi!
I absolutely love that you added dates in this. Sounds so delicious!
Thank you, Manju! I really love dates. They’re nature’s candy!
I love the idea of using dates as sweetener and I feel dates are not used to the extent they could be used. How gorgeous the pudding looking and absolutely love your clicks. Topping it with fruits makes it colorful and attractive.
Thank you so much, Sandhya! I agree, most people don’t ever eat dates. They are really missing out!
I’ve seen chia pudding, but never really looked much into them, so I’m so glad I found this recipe. I love the idea of using the chia seeds instead of gelatin to make this pudding, and the combination of chocolate and dates sounds fab!
Thank you, Sarah! It’s a lot healthier (and less gross!) using chia seeds instead of gelatin.
I started making chia pudding when I went paleo a few years ago. I haven’t quite stayed true paleo but I do enjoy a 70/30 lifestyle. These chia puddings make such great desserts and breakfasts on the go! I usually add honey to mine but I definitely want to try the dates. I love them in my other desserts too so they will be perfect for this!
I hope you like it, Jennifer!
Amy, I love puddings and this is my favorite new one! I love its flavor and texture!
Thank you, Agnes!