Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding
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Left overnight, chia seeds swell into a thick, glossy pudding that tastes far more indulgent than it has any right to be. Cacao makes it properly chocolatey, coconut cream makes it velvety, and a handful of berries is all the sweetness it needs. Make it before bed and a grown-up chocolate pudding is waiting in the morning.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for chia seeds - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for cacao powder - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for coconut cream - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for cacao nibs - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop400ml unsweetened almond or oat milk
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Local shop150g fresh berries
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Local shop1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Method
Serves 4 · about 10 minutes from start to finish.
Whisk the cacao powder with the coconut cream and plant milk until completely smooth with no lumps.
Stir in the chia seeds and vanilla, then whisk again after a couple of minutes to stop them clumping.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, until thick and set.
Give it a good stir, then spoon into glasses.
Top with fresh berries and a scattering of cacao nibs for crunch.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Sweetened only with fruit and no syrup, this is a good fit for a lower-sugar, blood-sugar-friendly dessert. If you prefer it sweeter, a few mashed raspberries stirred through do the job naturally.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet.