Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Super charged high protein energising breakfast pudding
Equipment
- Weighing scales
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spoon
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
For the chocolate chia pudding base (mix the night before)
Dry Mix:
- 50 g Chia seeds
- 20 g Pumpkin seeds
- 20 g Sunflower seeds
- 20 g Raisin
- 30 g Cacao powder
- 0.5 g Cinnamon powder
- 0.5 g Pink salt
Wet Mix:
- 300 ml Almond milk
- 50 ml Orange - juice
- 10 ml REAL Vanilla Paste
- 10 ml Coconut syrup (maple or honey)
To Serve
- 80 g Cherries (20g per portion)
- 80 g Coconut yogurt (20g per portion)
- 80 g Granola (20g per portion)
- 40 g Almonds - whole (10g per portion)
- 8 g Cacao nibs (2g per portion)
Method
Prepare the chocolate chia pudding base:
- Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the chia seeds, raisins, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, salt, cacao powder - whisk to combine.
- Wet Ingredients: Add in the almond milk, maple syrup, orange juice. Whisk well for about 10 seconds to fully incorporate the liquids and distribute the seeds evenly.
Let it settle:
- Allow the mixture to sit for 5–10 minutes, then whisk again briefly to prevent clumping.
Chill to activate:
- Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to set for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight. Stir once or twice during this time to ensure even absorption.
Serve and garnish:
- Before serving, give the pudding one final stir.
- Spoon into serving bowls and top with fresh cherries, crunchy granola, chopped almonds, caramelised cacao nibs, and coconut yogurt.
Recipe Notes
Nut-Free Version:
Swap almonds and almond milk for coconut milk.
Extra Creamy:
Blend the chia pudding mixture after it has set for a few hours to create a smooth, mousse-like texture.
Spice It Up:
Add a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla extract, and cayenne pepper for a warming twist inspired by traditional Mayan cacao drinks.
Sweetener Swap:
You can use maple syrup, honey, agave, or date syrup instead of coconut syrup, depending on your taste and availability.
Protein Boost:
Stir in a spoonful of hemp seeds or a scoop of plant-based protein powder for an extra energy hit - great for breakfast or post-workout recovery.
Fruit Toppings:
Try sliced banana, berries, or other seasonal fruit in place of (or alongside) the cherries.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 200gCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSodium: 119mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 11gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin B1: 0.3mgVitamin B2: 0.3mgVitamin B3: 3mgVitamin B5: 0.3mgVitamin B6: 0.1mgVitamin B12: 0.01µgVitamin C: 11mgVitamin D: 0.3µgVitamin E: 5mgVitamin K: 2µgCalcium: 269mgCopper: 1mgFolate: 39µgIron: 4mgManganese: 2mgMagnesium: 179mgPhosphorus: 374mgSelenium: 15µgZinc: 2mg