Cocoa Almond Coconut Chia Delight (Printable Version)

Creamy cocoa-chia pudding with almonds and shredded coconut; chilled, nutritious, vegan-friendly snack or light dessert.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 tablespoons chia seeds
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
04 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
11 - Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, add chia seeds, unsweetened cocoa powder, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds. Mix until uniformly incorporated.
02 - Pour in almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all cocoa powder is fully dissolved.
03 - Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes. Whisk briefly again to evenly distribute chia seeds throughout.
04 - Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, or overnight, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
05 - Stir before serving. Transfer to individual serving bowls or glasses.
06 - Top with toasted coconut flakes, chopped roasted almonds, and fresh berries to finish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This treat tastes decadently chocolatey yet packs a hidden punch of nutrients.
  • The simplicity of tossing everything in one bowl makes it a go-to for cravings and company alike.
02 -
  • If you skip the second whisk, you might end up with stubborn chia clumps hugging the bottom.
  • Switching to canned coconut milk instead of almond turns this treat almost custardy—honestly, it’s irresistible.
03 -
  • For next-level chocolate flavor, sift the cocoa in before mixing with the liquids to avoid any dry clumps.
  • A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt sprinkled before serving wakes up every flavor—don’t underestimate it.

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