Healthy Recipe of the Week

Chocolate Chia Pudding

A sweet treat without the guilt!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Chia Seeds
• 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (may be substituted for Agave or Honey)
• 2 cups Milk (unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, cow’s milk, or milk of choice)
• Berries (*optional)

Directions

Whisk together the chia seeds, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and milk. Let sit for 15 minutes.  Whisk again. Spoon into 4 cups. Chill until set. Top with berries. 

Reference

Center for Science in the Public Interest. (2022, April).  Dish of the month: Chocolate chia pudding. Nutrition Action.