Cocoa Almond Butter Chia Delight (Printable Version)
Creamy chocolate chia pudding layered with almond butter for a satisfying vegan treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chia Pudding
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
03 - 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Almond Butter Swirl
07 - 1/3 cup smooth almond butter
08 - 2 tbsp maple syrup
09 - 2 tbsp almond milk
→ Toppings
10 - 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips or shavings
11 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
12 - Fresh berries such as raspberries or strawberries
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk almond milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl until fully combined and smooth.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping until pudding thickens and chia seeds fully hydrate.
03 - Blend almond butter, maple syrup, and almond milk in a small bowl until smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.
04 - Layer chia pudding and almond butter swirl alternately in glasses or jars to create marbled effect.
05 - Top with chocolate chips, sliced almonds, and fresh berries as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is like eating dessert for breakfast but with ingredients you can feel good about
- It comes together in ten minutes and tastes even better the next day
02 -
- Stirring the pudding after 30 minutes prevents those stubborn chia clumps that ruin the texture
- The almond butter mixture thickens in the fridge so give it a quick stir before layering
03 -
- Warm the almond butter slightly in the microwave for 30 seconds if it is too stiff to swirl
- Taste the pudding before chilling and adjust sweetness since cocoa powders vary in intensity