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Chocolate Chia Pudding with Strawberries, Cacao Nibs, and Peanut Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 to 2.5 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delicious and nutritious Chocolate Chia Pudding is a creamy, protein-packed dessert or snack featuring a rich cacao flavor balanced by the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Made with unsweetened soy milk and Greek yogurt, it’s a perfect make-ahead treat that’s ready after a few hours in the fridge. Topped with fresh strawberries, cacao nibs, and peanut butter, it offers a satisfying combination of textures and tastes suitable for a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened soy milk (or higher protein milk of choice, such as dairy milk)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, more to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • â…› teaspoon fine sea salt

Chia Mixture

  • â…“ cup chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons cacao powder

Toppings

  • Chopped strawberries
  • Cacao nibs
  • Peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Mix Liquid Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Add Chia and Cacao: Sprinkle in the chia seeds and cacao powder, then whisk thoroughly to evenly incorporate and prevent any clumping of the seeds or powder.
  3. Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Stir the pudding once or twice during the first hour to help prevent the chia seeds from clumping.
  4. Stir Before Serving: Give the pudding a good stir to ensure a creamy consistency before spooning into serving dishes.
  5. Serve with Toppings: Serve chilled, garnished with chopped strawberries, cacao nibs, and a drizzle or dollop of peanut butter for added flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use any milk of your choice if you prefer a different flavor or dietary need, but soy milk offers a good protein boost.
  • Maple syrup amount can be adjusted to your sweetness preference.
  • Stirring the pudding during the first hour of chilling helps avoid clumped chia seeds.
  • For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
  • You can prepare the pudding up to 2 days in advance; just keep it refrigerated.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/chocolate-chia-pudding-with-strawberries-cacao-nibs-and-peanut-butter-recipe/