Cinnamon-Spiced Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding
A rich and creamy vegan dessert featuring cacao, chia seeds, and warming cinnamon, perfect for a healthy treat. This recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, layers unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, unsweetened cocoa powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 3, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (optional, for garnish) dark chocolate shavings
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 1/4 cup chia seeds, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping until it thickens into a pudding consistency.
- Step 3: Before serving, give the pudding a good stir and divide into serving cups. Garnish each with 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings if desired for extra richness.
