This creamy vegan Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding is sweet and slightly spicy. It is healthy enough to eat anytime of the day!
Healthy and Filling
I have really taken a liking to chia puddings. They are healthy, filling, and loaded with nutrients. Almost all their carbs are from fiber. They are high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as antioxidants.
Creamy
If you don’t like the texture of chia pudding, you can blend it thoroughly, as I have done for this Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding. The consistency is more like the pudding you are used to. Chia pudding is great for breakfast, dessert or as a snack.
Versatile
Chia seeds are really versatile. Besides chia pudding, I have used them as the main ingredient in Pizza Crackers, and as a binder in recipes like Peanut Butter and Blueberry French Toast and a Vegan Monte Cristo. They are a good egg replacer.
Mexican Inspiration
Since I live in Tucson, which happens to be only an hour or so north of Mexico, I am influenced by Mexican cuisine. It is everywhere here.
I moved here about 18 years ago, and I even though I liked Mexican cuisine before, I don’t think I ever had true Mexican cuisine like I have had since moving here.
Living here has definitely influenced my cooking. I mean, have you noticed how many Mexican inspired recipes I have on Create Mindfully? This blog is inundated with them!
Chipotle is one of my go-to ingredients, as is roasted green chiles. Vegan quesadillas have become one of my favorite easy go-to meals, and I LOVE vegan enchiladas. And, of course there’s the tacos…
Here are Just Some of Those Mexican Inspired Recipes
- Black Bean and Corn Vegan Quesadilla
- Vegan Taquitos with Green Chiles
- Cornmeal Baked Avocado Tacos
- Spinach, Tofu, and Pine Nut Enchiladas
- Arizona Vegan Cheese Crisp
And last but not least, the most intensive recipe that I have ever made, Vegan Green Corn Tamales.
Even though they take time, they are so worth it! I usually have some for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Even though green chili season is in Summer, I freeze some to have during the holidays or buy some locally.
So if that doesn’t convince you that I have been inspired by Mexican cuisine, I don’t know what will, except for maybe perusing my site for all the other Mexican inspired recipes. But believe me, the tamales are the recipe that takes the cake.
I learned how to make them many years ago. They are a staple around here. When I was a teacher, there were Mexican ladies who would come by to sell their tamales by the dozen at my school.
Every family makes them differently, but I like to think that I learned from one of the best tamale makers, my husband, who is not vegan. So, I veganized them to my liking.
This Chocolate Chia Pudding with Mexican spices is inspired by Mexican cuisine as well. It has cacao powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and either cayenne pepper or chili powder, whichever you prefer. I had it with both, but preferred the cayenne pepper. It is sweet and slightly spicy from the cayenne.
This creamy Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding is sweet and slightly spicy. Click To Tweet
I also made a Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate awhile back. It was sweet, rich, and indulgent. I used Mexican chocolate, which has a grainier texture than American chocolate. If you have never had it, I highly recommend trying it.
Hopefully in these pages, I will inspire you to make some Mexican inspired dishes as well. Cheers!
Tips For Making Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding
- For a more pudding-like consistency, blend all the ingredients in a high speed blender.
- If you like the consistency of chia pudding, don’t blend but instead mix all the ingredients by hand. If you mix by hand you will need to mix the dates with almond milk in a high speed blender if using them.
- Taste as you go; you may want more or less sweetener or spices.
- Chia pudding keeps in the fridge for up to five days.
Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding
This chocolate chia pudding with Mexican spices is a healthy, yet indulging treat. Eat it for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. Hopefully, you will love it as much as I do! If you love this recipe, please come back and leave your feedback and star rating.
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This is the Nutribullet that I have. It’s perfect for making this chia pudding with a traditional creamy texture.
Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch nutmeg
- pinch cayenne pepper or chili powder - I preferred cayenne
- 15-20 drops stevia or 2 dates, softened in hot water
- pinch salt
- cacao nibs for garnish
Instructions
- Mix chia seeds and almond milk. Let sit in the fridge for at least an hour. Add cacao powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, stevia or dates, and salt. Mix in a high speed blender or Nutribullet until smooth and creamy. Garnish with cacao nibs.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Felicia says
I was looking for a chocolate chia pudding recipe and came across your recipe. I wouldn’t have thought to put Mexican spices in it, but it is delicious! I love the slightly spicy flavor!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Felicia, I’m so glad that you like it!