This chocolate chia pudding recipe is deliciously keto and an eye-popping breakfast or dessert. It is made up of just 5 ingredients and quite a hefty dose of chocolate, so it is vegan and gluten-free!
Chia seeds despairingly mock one, don’t they? The few stubborn bits of chia seeds suddenly stick behind the toaster after use, despite effort, and are actually oblivious to that.
Very annoying, even though the toaster could be in another room.
But trust me, rather for a good messy time-making chocolate chia pudding!
This is really the healthy version of chocolate pudding, made keto, vegan, and gluten-free with some hard work from chia seeds; oh, and it is chocolate-flavored, so it’s definitely a winner.
What are chia seeds?
Chia seeds are another plant called Salvia hispanica, which is just an honorary member of the mint family.
The best thing about chia seeds is that they form a gel called mucilage when put in the presence of liquid, and that is what is helping to thicken our blueberry chia seed jam, as well as cream up this chia pudding to make it a truly scrumptious keto treat!
Scalloped white bowls with Segmented chia seed presentation.
How to make chocolate chia pudding…. There’s no other way!
Sure, chia puddings look amazing, but they really are the easiest meals to prepare. In fact, the easiest and least messy way to prepare chia pudding is to use a mason jar. Just dump in all the ingredients and shake to combine!
Allow chia pudding to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to thicken and, hey, maybe forever. Pretty tough, but so worth the wait when you get the beautiful creamy thick pudding!
Chocolate chia seed pudding on a spoon.
Recipe variations:
- I love using coconut cream for an extra-thick, creamy keto chia pudding and almond milk; it makes it so much lighter.
- I totally pile on the goodies for my chocolate chia pudding with coconut yogurt, fresh berries, and chocolate shavings, but feel free to go nuts with the toppings – think seasonal fruit or keto brownie bites!
- If you enjoy coffee, you will surely want to try my coffee chia pudding! Just swap in the appropriate low-carb sweetener.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of low-carb sugar: Sukrin, Swerve, Lakanto, Truvia, or Besti
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder (sifted before measuring)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Can of Coconut Milk (or Almond Milk-for lesser calories)
- 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
Directions:
- To the mason jar, add cocoa powder and sweetener, and shake it rigorously with the lid closed until lumps disappear.
- Pour coconut milk along with vanilla extract into the mason jar. Close the lid and shake to combine.
- Add chia seeds and shake again. After being properly mixed, the jar is placed in the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes at least.
- Chia pudding must be served in the favorite jars with coconut yogurt and seasonal fruits. Enjoy!
- The amount of net carbs is 5g per serving.
Notes
Chia pudding prepared beforehand can also be stored unrefrigerated for about a week in a closed jar.
The reason behind the Keto Chocolate Chia Pudding
This is probably the area where you will have the most struggle while on a ketogenic diet-finding desserts that can almost satisfy your craving for sweetness but would never actually fit within your limit for carbs-which makes this recipe great for conversion.
- Low-Carb and Keto-Friendly: Leaving you in ketosis with just a few net carbs per serving.
- Indulgent Chocolate: Rich cocoa powder turns it into a very fancy dessert!
- Nourishing and Filling: High in fiber and healthy fats that keep you satisfied for hours.
- Simple Preparation: Combine, refrigerate, and dig it all, no cooking involved!
- Versatile: Breakfast, dessert-snack, and even pre/workout fuel.
Proof that one can eat sweets while on keto, but the choice has to be right!
Chia Seed Magic
The magic of chia seeds makes this pudding creamy and clear. Once soaked, chia absorbs all that water and swells into a gel-like thing, giving pudding texture without starches and thickeners.
Benefits of Chia Seeds:
- Low Net Carbs: The rest of the carbohydrates from the chia seed are greater than fiber counts, and therefore make them really keto-friendly.
- High fiber: Good for digestion, satiates, and controls blood sugar levels.
- Excellent Source of Omega-3s: Best for the heart, reduces inflammation.
- High in Proteins & Minerals: Really high in Calcium, Magnesium, and Good for Iron!
- Gluten-free and Plant-based: Fantastic choice in practically any food lifestyle.
Nutritional Value
As a rule of thumb, one serving of keto chocolate chia pudding will provide:
- Calories: 180-220
- Fats: 12-15g (from chia seeds & low-carb milk)
- Proteins: 5-7g
- Total Carbohydrates: 12-14g
- Fibers: 10-11g
- Net Carbs: 2-4g
So this is obviously a great low-carb-high-fat option fitting just into ketogenic macros.
Toppings and Flavors- Best Suggestions
Keto chia pudding is another very flexible type of pudding. The following are the toppings to choose from:
- Mocha Chia Pudding: Pour in coffee (2 tbsp) and enjoy the coffee-chocolate effect.
- Coconut Chocolate: Make up with coconut milk and top it with toasted coconut flakes.
- Nutty Crunch: Add a bit of pecans, almonds, or walnuts for some good old crunch.
- Berry Bliss (moderate): Some fresh raspberries or strawberries are berry-licious yet not too heavy on carbs.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate– swirl in 1 tbsp of natural unsweetened peanut butter.
- Mint Chocolate: Peppermint extract will make it lively!
Serving Suggestions
The uses of keto chocolate chia pudding can range from the following:
- Breakfast Jar: Prepare a small jar in advance for a wonderfully grab-and-go breakfast.
- Dessert: Top with some delectable sugar-free whipped cream for complete indulgence.
- Post-workout snack: Quite intervention-worthy with good fats and protein for recovery.
- Meal prep: store it and snack on it for the rest of the week.
Tips to Perfect the Keto Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Blender Wonder: For the smoothest pudding, blend and refrigerate to set.
- Sugar-Coating: Start with less sweetener; then add more later.
- Make a giant batch: Large portion size saves time throughout the week.
- Stir twice: Stir the mixture immediately after combining and again after 10 minutes to keep from clumping.
- The choice of milk is important: Canned coconut milk gives supreme creaminess; almond milk is very light.
- Toppings last: Add nuts or fruits right before eating for crunch.
Conclusion:
Keto Chocolate Chia Pudding indicates that one can eat gloriously and still be healthy and low in carbohydrates. Creamy and chocolatey and ridiculously delicious, keto chocolate chia pudding bears none of the sugar or carb overload of classic puddings.
The recipe will keep your sweet tooth happy, but nourishing for your body with healthy fats, fiber, and protein-a dream for breakfast, snack, or dessert that is perfectly versatile and endlessly customizable.
Diving into keto chocolate chia pudding instead of the sugary packaged desserts is this year’s sweetest moment. Your body-and taste buds-will thank you!
FAQs:
Can I use dairy milk?
No, regular milk has more carbs. Stick to unsweetened almond, coconut, or macadamia milk.
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes! It lasts up to 5 days in the refrigerator, making it a perfect meal-prep recipe.
Is it safe to eat chia pudding every day?
Yes, but moderation is key. Too much fiber at once may cause bloating.
How do I make it more filling?
Add keto protein powder, nut butter, or coconut cream for extra fats and protein.
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