Description
This Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding is a deliciously healthy and refreshing vegan dessert that combines rich cocoa with bright orange zest for a perfect flavor twist. Made with nutrient-packed chia seeds and creamy almond milk, it’s easy to prepare and requires no cooking, making it an ideal make-ahead treat that is gluten-free and full of fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Toppings
- Orange segments
- Dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, orange zest, orange extract if using, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir the chia seeds into the liquid mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout to prevent clumping.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. Stir the pudding once after the first 30 minutes to break up any chia seed clumps and promote an even texture.
- Serve: Before serving, give the pudding a good stir to ensure consistency. Divide into serving dishes and top with fresh orange segments and dark chocolate shavings for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend the pudding before refrigerating.
- You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk of your choice.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by increasing or decreasing the maple syrup amount.
