Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chill a cocoa chia mixture until thick, whisking it again after a short rest to prevent clumps and create a smooth, spoonable no-bake dessert.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 0 min · Yield: 4 · Method: No-Cook

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup chia seeds
• 2 cups milk
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.125 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 cup fresh berries
• 2 tablespoons shaved dark chocolate

Cooking instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until the cocoa is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. (about 3 min)
2. Whisk in the chia seeds until evenly distributed. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes, then whisk thoroughly again to break up clumps and redistribute the seeds. (about 10 min)
3. Cover and refrigerate until thick and spoonable, at least 4 hours or overnight. Whisk once more before serving; if the pudding is too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk. (about 240 min)
4. Divide among four glasses or bowls and top with fresh berries and shaved dark chocolate. (about 2 min)