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    Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding (GF & Weight-Loss Friendly)

    Published: Jun 21, 2021 · Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by Marinela

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    Vegan chocolate chia pudding with almond milk is a healthy and easy overnight breakfast for work, a simple snack, or dessert. Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, weight-loss friendly.

    Do you want to start your day with something sweet and indulgent, refined sugar-free with no cooking or baking required?

    Healthy, no sugar, gluten-free chia seed pudding. Easy overnight breakfast or snack.

    Let's see how to make this creamy and amazingly delicious vegan chocolate pudding with chia seeds!

    Easy make-ahead breakfast for work

    Now, you may be asking yourselves, how healthy is chia pudding? Can you eat chia pudding for breakfast?

    Absolutely! It's probably one of the healthiest and easiest meal prep ideas that really simplifies your life! Especially if you are on the run in the morning. It's the perfect quick and super filling brunch or snack loaded with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, plenty of high-quality proteins, and essential antioxidants. The best part is that is dairy-free, and gluten-free friendly, too!

    Make-ahead breakfast idea for the week

    Vegan chocolate chia pudding, quick overnight breakfast idea for kids (gf)

    Do you know why I enjoy preparing this delightful recipe with chocolate-mousse-like texture? It's so chocolaty and versatile, can be prepared in advance, and requires no effort at all. Also, you can treat it as dessert if you like.

    It's the perfect breakfast idea for kids, for family gatherings, or when you have guests over. Just make a big batch of it the night before and you can easily feed a crowd in your home. They'll be satisfied, you can worry less about cooking and actually have some fun! Both sides happy, right?

    Vegan, gluten-free chia pudding breakfast idea for busy moms and kids

    Truly, this make-ahead, real food breakfast idea is especially good for busy stay-at-home moms who want to prepare an enjoyable and nourishing dish their kids would actually eat. Super tasty and flavorful, you can eat it at home or take it on the go. Couple it with some smoothie and lots of water so you can be completely hydrated and filled with plant-based nutrients till the next meal.

    Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding Ingredients

    Wholesome ingredients for healthy chia pudding recipe

    To make this rich and smooth pudding you need a few wholesome ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen:

    • Chia seeds
    • Almond milk (or any plant-based milk like oat milk, cashew milk, coconut milk)
    • Cacao powder
    • Maple syrup (or any sweetener of choice)
    • Vanilla extract (optional)
    • Fresh red currants (or any fruit of choice, optional)
    Kid-friendly, gluten-free, refined sugar free meal prep for kids and family

    Time needed: 4 hours and 10 minutes.

    How to make vegan chocolate chia pudding?

    This simple make-ahead breakfast or dessert will save you time and money. And as a bonus, you'll be able to keep your diet under control and avoid eating fast food with low nutritional value.

    1. Mix all ingredients

      In a small mixing bowl mix chia seeds, non-dairy milk (I used almond milk), cacao powder (you can sift it first to reduce any clumps), maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until all ingredients are combined.
      After 10 minutes, whisk it well one more time.

    2. Refrigerate the mixture

      Cover the mixture with a lid and refrigerate overnight or at least for 4-5 hours.

    3. Garnish chia pudding and enjoy it

      Remove the chocolate chia pudding from the fridge, stir it well one more time and garnish with some fresh or frozen fruit, chocolate shavings, coconut flakes, or whipped cream. I used fresh red currants. Serve it in small dessert-sized containers. This recipe yields 2 glasses (½ cup size). Feel free to double or triple the ingredients for preparing a larger batch to feed a crowd.

    Easy, dairy-free make-ahead breakfast for a crowd or guests

    Is it OK to eat chia pudding every day?

    Healthy chia seeds for making chocolate pudding or dessert

    I eat chia seed every single day, without exception 🙂 Here are some of the answers to the most frequently asked questions that will help you understand why I LOVE these magical seeds.

    Can chia seeds reduce belly fat?

    These edible tiny seeds are great for reducing belly fat and flatten your stomach. Because they are rich in plant-based protein and fibre they reduce your apatite and food intake. So to say, they make you feel full longer and prevent hunger. They actually expand in your stomach, becoming gel-like when eaten and increase satiety after a meal. As a bonus, they keep your heart healthy and make your skin, hair, and nails beautiful.

    Is chia seed pudding good for weight loss?

    Chia seeds, cacao powder, and any plant milk are completely safe foods to include in your weight-loss diet. In fact, chia seeds are one of the most popular superfoods on the planet! They are loaded with vital micronutrients like fiber, healthy omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus. Raw cacao powder is packed with powerful antioxidants, iron, calcium, and magnesium. The best part about this homemade pudding is that contains no refined sugar at all! It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with pure vanilla extract. And the fresh currants topping makes it a real treat or dessert that requires no baking! To conclude, with minimal ingredients and calories, and maximum flavor, this vegan chocolate chia pudding is ideal to include in your regular clean eating diet.

    How do I thicken my chia pudding?

    Simple plant-based meal prep with chia seeds and almond milk

    If your chia pudding isn't thick as you desire, simply add more chia seeds and let them soak for a longer period. It is best when they are soaked overnight in the fridge. In the morning you'll get a perfect consistency (it reminds me of chocolate ice cream). Totally guilt-free!

    Why you'll love this vegan chocolate chia pudding? It's:

    • Easy pick-me-up breakfast or snack
    • Family-friendly & Kid-friendly
    • Eggless
    • Nut-free
    • Soy-free
    • Quick grab and go breakfast idea for work
    • So creamy and delicious!
    Make-ahead chia pudding breakfast for flat belly and weight-loss friendly food

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    Vegan chocolate chia pudding recipe with almond milk (gluten-free and weight-loss friendly)

    Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding (GF & Weight-Loss Friendly)

    Marinela
    Vegan chocolate chia pudding with almond milk is a healthy, easy overnight breakfast for work, simple snack, or dessert. Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, weight-loss friendly.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Time in the fridge 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack, vegan
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings (½ cup)
    Calories 221 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl
    • Small glass containers

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup almond milk or use any plant-based milk of choice
    • 4 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 2 tablespoon cacao powder
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup or any sweetener of choice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
    • ½ cup fresh red currants or any fruit of choice (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • In a small mixing bowl mix chia seeds, non-dairy milk (I used almond milk), cacao powder (you can sift it first to reduce any clumps), maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until all ingredients are combined. After 10 minutes, whisk it well one more time.
      Wholesome ingredients for healthy chia pudding recipe
    • Cover the mixture with a lid and refrigerate overnight or at least for 4-5 hours.
      Batter for preparing chocolate chia pudding with almond milk
    • Remove the chocolate chia pudding from the fridge, stir it well one more time and garnish with some fresh or frozen fruit, chocolate shavings, coconut flakes, or whipped cream. I used fresh red currants. Serve it into small dessert-sized containers. This recipe yields 2 glasses (½ cup size). Feel free to double or triple the ingredients for preparing a larger batch to feed a crowd.
      Sweet chocolate chia pudding breakfast or dessert that is gluten-free and vegetarian

    Nutrition

    Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 170mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 12gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 339mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chia pudding recipe, easy, gf, gluten-free, refined sugar free, vegan chocolate chia pudding
    Tried this recipe?Snap a photo & tag me @go_eatgreen or #go_eatgreen!

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    How to make vegan chia pudding recipe

    Made this vegan chocolate chia pudding? If yes, please rate it, leave a comment below, and share your photo on Instagram with the tag @go_eatgreen and hashtag it #go_eatgreen. I would love to hear about your experience and your comments just make my day!

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    Love, Marinela 💚

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    Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks Tagged With: chia pudding recipe, easy, gf, gluten-free, refined sugar free, vegan chocolate chia pudding

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    Comments

    1. Jacqui

      January 23, 2022 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my! This is such a good one - and love the added how to pictures. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Marinela

        January 27, 2022 at 1:21 am

        Glad you like my chocolate chia pudding, Jacqui, thank you for commenting!

        Reply
    2. nancy

      January 24, 2022 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      this is a lovely dessert !! i love how it is not too sweet

      Reply
      • Marinela

        January 27, 2022 at 1:30 am

        I'm glad you like it, Nancy, thank you for commenting!

        Reply

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