Coffee-Spiced Chocolate Chia Pudding

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

A rich yet healthy dessert or breakfast pudding blending the boldness of coffee with chocolate and chia seeds for a creamy, nutrient-packed treat. This vegetarian recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, unsweetened cocoa powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp instant coffee granules
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp, for garnish dark chocolate shavings
• 1/2 cup, for serving fresh berries

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp instant coffee granules, 3 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and the coffee granules dissolve.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1/3 cup chia seeds thoroughly until evenly distributed.
3. Step 3: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumps, until the pudding thickens to a creamy consistency.
4. Step 4: Before serving, stir the pudding and divide into serving bowls. Top each with 2 tbsp dark chocolate shavings and 1/2 cup fresh berries.