This chocolate chia seed pudding with almond milk only uses 5 ingredients, comes together in one bowl, and is low-carb and diabetes-friendly. It’s also vegan and gluten-free!
Chia seeds are everywhere! They have recently become very popular because they give you a boost of antioxidants and nutrients while also being very low in calories.
Almost all of the carbs from the chia seeds come from their high fiber content so, although they belong to the carbohydrate family, they digest very differently in your body compared to sugars and starches (this recipe only has 0.2 grams of sugar!)
They are also quite high in protein so they are a great addition to smoothies, oatmeal or salads for that extra boost of plant-based protein.
Chia seeds, aside from being good for your health, can do some amazing things in the kitchen. For this recipe, they turn a simple mixture of almond milk, cocoa powder, and sweetener into a silky smooth, creamy chocolate dessert that can be eaten completely guilt-free!
This recipe is:
- Low-carb
- Completely gluten-free
- Vegan
- And diabetic friendly!
How to make chocolate chia seed pudding with almond milk
Step 1: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
Tip: If the cocoa powder has any lumps, sift it through a fine-masked sieve before mixing. You want you finished chocolate chia seed pudding to be smooth and free of lumps.
Step 2: Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or preferably overnight. After an hour, the pudding will have set almost completely, but leaving it to set overnight makes the pudding firmer.
Step 3: Serve the chocolate chia seed pudding with strawberries, freshly whipped cream and mint or enjoy it just as it is.
Making the perfect chocolate chia seed pudding
You can make the toppings for your chocolate chia puddings as elaborate or as simple as you like. Contrasting and slightly sharp flavors work well with the chocolate flavor (strawberries and chocolate is a classic for a reason!)
Some great topping ideas are:
- For a healthy start to the day, use fresh fruit and berries which will work wonderfully with the silky smooth chocolate chia pudding base. You can easily prepare this recipe the night before, divide it into smaller on-the-go containers, and grab it the next day on your way out the door.
- You can use freshly whipped cream, some strawberries and mint leaves to transform this simple recipe into an elegant low-carb dessert.
- You can also eat the chia pudding just as it is and enjoy the chocolatey goodness in all its glory. The recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days so you can enjoy it whenever you have an irresistible craving for chocolate.
Other healthy low-carb recipes
If you liked this recipe, here are some other low-carb snacks and dessert recipes you might enjoy:
You can also check out these roundups I created of Easy Diabetic Desserts and Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas for Diabetics for even more great recipe ideas.
When you’ve made yourself some chocolate chia seed pudding with almond milk, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding with Almond Milk
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp. Stevia (or sweetener of choice)
- 3/4 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Sift the cocoa powder into a bowl to get rid of any lumps.
- Whisk together all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth and well incorporated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight if you prefer. The longer you let it set, the firmer the pudding will be.
- Once it has set, garnish with freshly whipped cream, strawberries, and mint and serve (or just enjoy it as is!)
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Info Per Serving
This is so delicious. I was wondering how often you can have this? I’ve got gestational diabeties and this is one of my go to for chocolate cravings.
I’m glad you like it. Since you’re pregnant I’d suggest you consult with your medical team. Generally, chia seeds are fine but can cause some gestational upset if you eat too many
Hi
I am looking for breakfast ideas using chia and come across this. Might be a stupid question and I am sorry if it is, but does it have to be on a mason jar? I don’t have one. Will storing it in any other than a mason jar affect its taste?
Sorry I am very new to this (was told that I am pre-diabetic)
Not a stupid question. You can use whatever jar or tupperware/plastic container you have and that fits the portion
I love this recipe!! Only had blueberries on hand so used them, I did not have salt at the moment but I did have salted cashews so I chopped up a small handful and mixed them in (not the healthiest idea, I’m sure 🤣) but it was super amazing 😍 will for sure be making this again and again!
Will this work if I grind the the chia seeds before adding them?
I don’t know. I think they’ll still jell but I haven’t tried
So good! My husband and I loved this!