Chocolate orange chia pudding

Ingredients

Chocolate Chia pudding is really easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients listed below.

For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Almond milk, preferably unsweetened with a high content of almonds. Can also be replaced with any milk of choice.
• Chia seeds, they are high in fiber, antioxidants and protein and will give this pudding a creamy texture.
• Cocoa powder, use a good quality that is unsweetened for a great chocolate flavor.
• Maple syrup or honey if you aren’t vegan. Taste the chia pudding and add more if you like it sweeter.
• Orange, the flavor of the orange and chocolate goes so well together. Use the zest in the chia pudding, and the fresh fruit slices to serve. Any citrus fruit of choice can also be used.

See recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions and variations

• Vegan – To keep this chocolate orange chia pudding vegan, use only plant-based milk and yoghurt as well as chocolate topping. 
• Extra protein – For an extra protein boost, add 3 tablespoons of chocolate protein powder and omit the cocoa powder or add just a little for a deeper chocolate flavor. 
• Citrus, instead of orange, use clementine or mandarin orange.
• Toppings – A dollop of yoghurt and for some crunch, top with some coconut flakes and chocolate. Some granola also tastes great and ads a great crunch. A drizzle of maple syrup tastes great too. 
• Nuts, add some chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and protein. or check out this Chocolate, Banana and Hazelnut Chia Pudding recipe.

Some great granola recipes for topping are this Peanut butter chocolate granola or this Air Fryer Granola also see this Healthy Pecan Granola.

Tips for making Chia Pudding:

• Stir the chia seeds and cocoa powder into the milk mixture well, and then stir again! This will prevent lumps forming in your chia pudding.
• For best results, let the chia pudding chill out in the fridge overnight. If you are short on time, chill for a minimum of 4 hours. If you want a faster recipe, check out this Warm Chai Spiced Chia Pudding with Cinnamon Apples that can be eaten straight away.

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