Name: Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding at Home
Yield: 2

This Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is full of rich, creamy flavor. Blended for smoothness, with chia seeds to thicken it evenly.

Try this vanilla version (non-blended) Chia Seed Pudding next!

author’s note

Smooth, Thick, and Chocolatey!

If you’ve never had chia seed pudding, you’re in for a treat! While It is satisfying to a classic plain chia seed pudding, I know the texture can be a bit off-putting for some. So, I decided to reliable a blended version, and let me tell you—it’s one of the most satisfying things I’ve ever eaten!

It’s super smooth, thick, deeply chocolatey, and packed with ingredients that’ll keep you full for hours. What started as a dessert has quickly become one of my family’s favorite breakfasts. You’ve got to give this one a try!

Ingredients

Macadamia nut milk: Unsweetened almond or cashew milk also work well.
Chia seeds: You can find them in the health, bulk, or baking aisles.
Dutch-process cocoa powder: Dutch-process cocoa is key for a deep, rich flavor. Hershey’s ‘Special Dark’ is an straightforward-to-find choice.
Pure maple syrup: Honey can work, but it is a bit stronger.
Salt and vanilla: Salt and vanilla bring out and balance the flavors.

Topping Ideas

This Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is great on its own, but here are a few topping ideas:

Fresh fruit: Try strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or bananas.
Nuts: Add chopped dry roasted almonds, pecans, or cashews.
Nut butter: Almond, peanut, or cashew butter for a nutty twist.
Whipped cream: Coconut or regular whipped cream adds a rich final touch.
Chocolate shavings: Use a peeler to add chocolate curls from a bar.

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Tips

Blend until smooth: A strong blender will blend in one go, but just blend until smooth.
Allow time to set: After making it, let it sit for a few hours to thicken as the chia seeds set.
Make ahead: Make them the night before and chill overnight for a thick, super flavorful pudding. Plus, chocolate makes breakfast better!

All the ingredients for this chocolate chia seed pudding added to a blender and blended up.

Storage

Store your Chocolate Chia Pudding in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. Add toppings right before serving for optimal freshness and texture.