Name: Chia Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup chia seeds; 2 cups filtered water (divided); 2 apples (cored & chopped); 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 10 pitted dates; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

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This chocolate chia pudding is surprisingly light and flavorful, thanks to the pureed apple and dates rather than heavy coconut milk as the base. Chia seeds are fun and super easy to work with – they thicken by simply absorbing the liquid in a recipe. This chocolate chia pudding is egg-free and dairy-free and is a favorite even among those without dietary limitations.

We show the pudding topped with homemade coconut milk whipped cream, a family favorite that is also egg free and dairy free.

Chia Chocolate Pudding

Keyword: chocolate dairy-free chia pudding, egg-free chocolate chia pudding, vegan chia pudding

Prep Time: 10 minutes

soaking time: 1 hour

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 216 kcal

Author: Cara

Lighter than pudding made with coconut milk, this is still dairy free. It's naturally sweetened by not only the honey, but the dates and apple as well. Chia gels without eggs, and it also makes this a no-cook pudding. We topped it with coconut whipped cream. Enjoy this rich chocolate recipe any time!

Ingredients

1 cup chia seeds
2 cups filtered water divided
2 apples cored & chopped
1/4 cup cocoa powder
10 pitted dates
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Soak chia seeds in 1-1/2 cups water for 30-60 minutes, or until swelled.
Blend apples, cocoa powder, dates, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup water in the food processor until smooth, adding 1/4 cup more water if necessary.
Pulse in chia seeds, until evenly distributed.
Spoon pudding into custard cups or small mason jars, cover, and store in the fridge.
Top with coconut whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Chia Chocolate Pudding

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 216 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Sodium 80mg3%

Potassium 384mg11%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 11g44%

Sugar 24g27%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 80IU2%

Vitamin C 2.5mg3%

Calcium 161mg16%

Iron 2.3mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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1 Comment

Lisa Sherman on February 7, 2016 at 10:29 am

Hi Cara!

I didn’t know chia seeds were GAPS legal. This is great, as I have seen other recipes that I wanted to substitute ground seeds for other non-GAPS ingredient.

Thanks for the recipe and the heads up. I use your recipes and really am grateful that you share these without charge. It is so very helpful.

Sincerely,
Lisa Sherman