Description
A creamy, rich chocolate chia pudding complemented by a bright, tangy mango swirl, perfect as a wholesome dessert, high-protein snack, or healthy breakfast. It is an easy meal prep option for busy weeks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 cup (75 g) chia seeds
- 0.25 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) maple syrup or honey, or other sweetener
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 large fresh ripe mango (about 1.5 cups diced)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups (480ml) milk, 0.25 cup (25g) cocoa powder, 0.25 cup (60ml) sweetener, and 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in 0.5 cup (75g) chia seeds thoroughly. Ensure no clumps remain and the seeds are evenly distributed, stirring for about 30 seconds to a minute until well-combined.
- Portion Mixture: Pour the chocolate chia pudding mixture into individual serving cups, small jars, or bowls, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Chill Pudding: Refrigerate the cups for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until the pudding is noticeably thick and set. For best texture, give it a quick stir after the first hour to prevent settling.
- Prepare Mango Swirl: While the pudding chills, blend 1 large (1.5 cups diced) fresh mango until it is completely smooth and pourable, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with Mango: Just before serving, take out your chilled chocolate chia pudding cups and top each with a generous swirl of the fresh mango puree.
Notes
Stir chia seeds thoroughly at the start to prevent clumping and ensure adequate chilling (at least 4 hours, ideally overnight) for a firm, creamy texture. For a Mexican hot chocolate twist, add 0.125 tsp of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200 g)
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: chocolate chia pudding, mango, healthy dessert, meal prep, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan option, easy snack