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
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!
PrintIngredients
- 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*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Potassium 384mg 11%
Total Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Dietary Fiber 11g 44%
Sugars 24g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1.6%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 16.1%
Iron 13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
More recipes that are thickened with chia:
- Delicious Overnight Sea Salt and Caramel Coconut Chia Pudding
- Quick No-Cook Raspberry Chia Jam (GAPS, Paleo)
- Nut and Seed Keto Hot Cereal (GAPS, Keto, dairy free)
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Lisa Sherman
February 7, 2016 at 10:29 amHi 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