Decadent Chocolate-Cherry Chia Pudding
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Decadent Chocolate-Cherry Chia Pudding! This chocolate pudding is a delicious and indulgent dessert that is surprisingly healthy too. It’s a light, low calorie treat that is perfect for a date night in, or a healthy snack option.
This no bake dessert is the perfect little goodie to whip up when those chocolate cravings strike. It is easy, quick, and hits the spot every single time. And the best part of this whole dessert…the sweet, tart, dark cherries that are slightly softened and put on top. It is heaven!
My husband’s comment was, “Chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup…can’t believe I’m saying this, but I love these! One of my favorite desserts now!” And he doesn’t even like coconut milk. If I can win him over, I can win you too.
Recipe Features:
- Dairy-free & vegan
- Indulgent yet light
- Healthy
- Includes the two best things – chocolate and cherries – what’s better than that?
- Perfect for a date night, Valentine’s Day treat or fun snack
Ingredient Notes For This Decadent Chocolate-Cherry Chia Pudding:
- Coconut Milk – It is creamy, slightly sweet, and a bit nutty. Also, it naturally thickens the pudding, as do the chia seeds, so you won’t need to add any additional thickening agents.
- Canned – There are many different varieties of coconut milk. My favorite is canned. Just a heads up though, shake it well before opening to fully combine the liquid and the cream that have separated.
- Unsweetened – Please be sure to find unsweetened coconut milk because it is already naturally sweet, with no need of added sugars.
- Full Fat – And for best results, use full-fat coconut milk. Lite coconut milk has less fat, giving it a more watery consistency. So use full-fat here, because it will lend to a richer and creamier pudding.
- Powder – I love the Navitas brand and it is linked below. It contains organic cacao powder and nothing else. It is a clean product and is super-nutritious for you as well. (If you don’t have cacao powder, just replace it with cocoa powder at a 1:1 ratio).
How To Finish Off The Chocolate-Cherry Chia Pudding:
- Cherries – You can use either fresh or frozen. However, I love using frozen for this recipe. Why? Well, once you defrost them a bit, they get slightly soft and you’re able to mix the cherries and their juices with everything else. It creates the most wonderful dessert. (The recipe calls for one cup cherries. So, if you divide the pudding up into four servings, just add 1/4 cup of cherries to each).
- Toppings – Top with other things like nuts, coconut flakes and cacao nibs. If you can’t find cacao nibs, you can also use chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
And, for more chia pudding recipes, please give these a try:
- Lemon Curd Chia Parfaits (Vegan)
- Loaded Kiwi Chia Pudding
- Roasted Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Autumn-Apple Pie Chia Pudding
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Decadent Chocolate-Cherry Chia Pudding
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Inactive Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 + servings 1x
Description
This Chocolate-Cherry Chia Pudding is a delicious and indulgent dessert that is surprisingly healthy too. It’s a light, low calorie treat that is perfect for a date night in, or a healthy snack option.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Native Forest Simple Organic Coconut Milk, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup Badia Organic Chia Seeds
- 1/4 cup Navitas Organic Cacao Powder or Cocoa Powder, unsweetened
- 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Wyman’s Frozen Cherries (dark, sweet & red tart), slightly defrosted
- Toppings: Cacao Nibs, sliced almonds, coconut flakes
Instructions
- Make the pudding base: In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, cacao powder, maple syrup and vanilla. Start the hand mixer on low and, once the mixture has come together a bit, bump it up to high and mix until well incorporated.
- Stir in the seeds: Add the chia seeds and mix until combined. To prevent lumps, stir a couple more times over the next 15 minutes.
- Refrigerate: Divide the chia pudding among 4-6 serving containers, cover, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Assemble: Serve with sweet cherries, cacao nibs, sliced almonds and coconut flakes.
Notes
- Tools: Using a large bowl and hand mixer works great for this recipe.
- Coconut Milk: If you want to mask more of the coconut flavor, just add a bit more cacao/cocoa powder.
- Powder: If you don’t have cacao powder, replace it with cocoa powder at a 1:1 ratio.
- Cherries: Fresh or frozen works. Be sure to cut them in half, because they are easier to eat that way. (The recipe calls for one cup cherries. So, if you divide the pudding up into four servings, just add 1/4 cup of cherries to each).
- Cacao Nibs: If you can’t find cacao nibs, you can use chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
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NOTE:
- My pinch bowls are from Target, but this similar set of Cravings 3 Stoneware Pinch Bowls can be found on Amazon. These Terracotta Pinch Bowls are from Amazon as well and are a best seller.
- And these Martini Glasses set of 4, 8 oz or 10 oz are both from Amazon.
Oh this looks good! I will admit a few weeks ago the coconut milk would have thrown me off! But now it is a staple because I’ve changed the way I’m eating! (Besides, how difficult is it to find coconut milk or any other ingredient a person isn’t familiar with)! I’m excited to try this recipe.
It is such a great recipe, Patricia! It is healthy enough as a snack but decadent enough for an easy dessert. And, you can’t even taste the coconut milk. 😉 (I am always able to find coconut milk at Walmart and Safeway. So, you should be able to find it at one of your local grocery stores). I hope you can try this recipe soon!
This is one of my favorite desserts! It’s easy to make and tastes very indulgent. Definitely a fun treat!
★★★★★
I won’t argue with you on this one! 😉 This dessert is amazing! Thanks