Chia pudding is the star of modern healthy desserts. Chia seeds absorb liquid overnight and transform into a thick, creamy jelly naturally rich in omega-3s, fiber, and calcium. With pure cocoa and almond milk, it tastes like chocolate but without the guilt.
Mediterranean
Chia pudding with almond milk and cocoa
Chia pudding with almond milk and cocoa without added sugar. Vegan dessert high in omega-3, fiber and calcium. It is prepared the night before.
- Spain
- Dessert
- Light
- Low fat
- High fiber
- Low sugar
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 180 kcal
- Protein 6 g
- Fiber 10 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 9 g
- Sodium 80 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Chia pudding with almond milk and cocoa is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 10 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 8 tablespoons of chia seeds.
- Have ready: 400 ml of unsweetened almond milk.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of agave syrup or honey.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Mix almond milk with cocoa
Mix the almond milk with the cocoa, syrup and vanilla until dissolved. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step. Watch the exact point indicated; An extra minute can alter the result.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Add the chia seeds and stir well
Add the chia seeds and stir well. Respect the instructions to stir or not: in rice and stews it marks the final texture.
Respect the instructions to stir or not: in rice and stews it marks the final texture.
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Stir again after 5 minutes to prevent caking.
Stir again after 5 minutes to prevent them from clumping. Respect the instructions to stir or not: in rice and stews it marks the final texture.
Respect the instructions to stir or not: in rice and stews it marks the final texture.
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Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight)
Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight). Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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In the morning check the consistency; Add more milk if it is very…
In the morning check the consistency; Add more milk if it is too thick. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Serve in glasses with the chosen toppings.
Serve in glasses with the chosen toppings. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Use pure cocoa or good quality chocolate: it makes a difference in healthy desserts.
- Let cool completely before cutting or unmolding; the structure settles with rest.
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