This sweet Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding is made with rich coconut milk and layered with chocolate almond butter.
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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
- 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
- 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
Step 1: Add chia seeds and coconut milk to a bowl. Mix and let sit for at least an hour.
Step 2: Mix and let sit for at least an hour.
Step 3: Pour mixture along with the rest of the ingredients into a high-speed blender or Nutribullet.
Step 4: Mix until smooth and creamy. Layer the chocolate chia pudding with chocolate almond butter in a bowl.
Vegan Desserts
- 2 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge
- Vegan Mexican Chocolate Covered Almonds
- Chocolate Low Carb Vegan Fudge
- Chocolate Rum Truffles
- Butterscotch Tapioca Flour Pudding
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
This chocolate chia pudding recipe will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Blend chia pudding in a blender or food processor to get a creamy texture.
Other Vegan Chia Seed Pudding Recipes
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
Equipment
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*
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
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Nutrition
*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.
Kim says
Best chia pudding I've ever had!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kim, you're so sweet!
Rachel says
How many ounces does one serving make?
Thanks!
Willow Moon says
Sorry Rachel, I didn't measure the finished product, but it would be the total amount divided by 2. Since chia seeds expand, it's going to be more than 8 ounces (which is half the amount of liquid here).
Doris says
I am new to chia seeds I made a pudding and my seeds didn't get plump ? Is it the seeds or did I do something wrong. I did leave it in the refrigerator over night
Willow Moon says
If they got soft and had a jelly-like consistency around them, then you are good to go. If they taste bitter, than the seeds have gone bad.
Amanda says
I used honey instead of stevia (I know, there's controversy over whether that's truly vegan or not), and it was absolutely delicious! And it's a very easy breakfast to make ahead of time.
Willow Moon says
I'm glad you liked it!
Teresa says
This looks absolutely delicious! I definitely need to attempt to make it.
Joan Cajic says
I've never made my own but I think I should try this looks good.
Shannon says
SO yummy, Im pinning for later! Love chia pudding and its been awhile since I have made it... I crave it a lot! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Willow Moon says
That's interesting that you crave it! I have been using it a lot in my smoothies. I broke my ankle and a few websites said to eat it because of all its nutrients.
Marissa says
I love that it's vegan! This looks so creamy.
Michelle says
That pudding looks amazing and is perfect for the holidays
Willow Moon says
Thanks Michelle!
Stephanie ReadsWell says
It is looking so delicious. I have taken its taste in the restaurants, but never attempted to make it in the house.This recipe has inspired me to give it a try.