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    Published: Apr 30, 2024 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding

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    This sweet Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding is made with rich coconut milk and layered with chocolate almond butter.

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding in a jar with spoon.

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    "This is my go to recipe! The consistency of the pudding along with the sweet and salty taste given by the chocolate almond butter topping, covers all my comfort food areas in one simple dessert. Thanks for such a quick, and tastey recipe. - Daniell"

    I love chocolate, but what I love even more is chocolate, coconut, and almonds together. This Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding was inspired by my Chocolate Almond Butter, which I love to eat by the spoonful, and I have included it in this recipe.

    This easy chocolate chia pudding is made with full-fat coconut milk and layered with chocolate almond butter. Add some fresh fruit or your favorite toppings for a healthy dessert.

    Chia seeds get gelatinous when liquid is added to them, so they make a wonderful base for puddings, like my Vegan Neapolitan Pudding recipe. They are high in fiber and low in carbs.

    If you make this with stevia and either omit the chocolate almond butter or use very little of it, this becomes a vegan keto chocolate chia seed pudding recipe. You could also replace the maple syrup with stevia in the chocolate almond butter.

    I blended the chia seeds with the rest of the ingredients, which gives this pudding a traditional pudding consistency and texture. The texture of chia seeds in pudding can take some getting used to if you are trying it for the first time.

    My Vegan Chocolate Pudding recipe has the consistency and taste of classic chocolate pudding. Other recipes are my 3 Ingredient Vegan Fudge and Chocolate Coffee Creamer recipe.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Vegan Desserts
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Chia Seed Pudding Recipes
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • It is sweet and indulgent with a rich chocolate flavor. It will satisfy your sweet tooth.
    • You can eat it any time of the day. Have it as a snack, breakfast, or dessert.
    • It is an easy recipe with simple ingredients. Top it with some fresh berries or vegan whipped cream.

    🧾 Ingredients

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding ingredients on a cutting board with labels.
    • Whole chia seeds: Get gelatinous in liquid. I buy chia seeds at my local grocery store. You can also buy them online. Costco even carries them.
    • Coconut milk: I used full-fat canned coconut milk. You could also use light coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, or another non-dairy milk.
    • Raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder): Adds the chocolate flavor.
    • Almond extract: Adds a fruity taste. You could leave it out.
    • Vanilla extract: Enhance flavors.
    • Pure maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup, date paste, or coconut sugar. To make it sugar-free, use stevia, monk fruit, or your favorite sugar-free sweetener.
    • Chocolate almond butter: Adds a creamy chocolate almond flavor. I used homemade chocolate almond butter. You could also use store-bought chocolate almond butter or leave it out. You could also top the pudding with chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Chia seeds and coconut milk in a mixing bowl.

    Step 1: Add chia seeds and coconut milk to a bowl. Mix and let sit for at least an hour.

    Chia pudding in a bowl after mixing.

    Step 2: Mix and let sit for at least an hour.

    Chocolate coconut chia pudding ingredients in a blender before blending.

    Step 3: Pour mixture along with the rest of the ingredients into a high-speed blender or Nutribullet.

    Blended chia pudding in a blender.

    Step 4: Mix until smooth and creamy. Layer the chocolate chia pudding with chocolate almond butter in a bowl.

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    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How long does chia pudding last?

    This chocolate chia pudding recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    How do you make chia pudding taste more like traditional pudding?

    Blend chia pudding in a blender or food processor to get a creamy texture.

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    If you tried this Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    I originally posted this recipe on Dec. 13, 2017. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

    📋 Recipe

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding in a jar with sliced coconut and almonds.
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    5 from 4 votes

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding

    This sweet Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding is made with rich coconut milk and layered with chocolate almond butter.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 471kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 1 cup full fat coconut milk or unsweetened almond milk or a combination of the two
    • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 10 drops stevia
    • 2-3  tablespoons Chocolate Almond Butter*
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    Instructions

    • Add coconut milk or almond milk to chia seeds. Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
    • Add cacao powder, almond extract, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or stevia. Blend in a Nutribullet or food processor until smooth and creamy.
    • Layer pudding with Chocolate Coconut Almond Butter in bowls.

    Notes

    For a vegan keto version omit the chocolate coconut almond butter, use very little, or replace the maple syrup with stevia in that recipe.
    This chia pudding will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 7mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results. Also note the nutrition info is using full fat coconut milk, maple syrup and the chocolate coconut almond butter.

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    1. Daniell says

      July 28, 2019 at 10:05 am

      This is my go to recipe! The consistency of the pudding along with the sweet and salty taste given by the chocolate almond butter topping, covers all my comfort food areas in one simple dessert. Thanks for such a quick, and tastey recipe.5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        July 29, 2019 at 8:28 am

        Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the recipe!

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