Chia Chocolate Pudding

Name: Chia Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 6 tbsp chia seeds; 400ml almond milk; 2 tbsp cocoa powder; 2 tsp maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; pinch of salt

5 minLuteal phaseVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeVegetarianNo-cookGut healthBetter sleepAnti-inflammatorySweet treats

Servings:

Ingredients

—Chia seeds — 6 tbsp
—Unsweetened almond milk — 400 ml
—Cocoa powder — 2 tbsp
—Maple syrup — 2 tsp
—Vanilla extract — 1 tsp
—Pinch of salt

Allergens

Contains nuts

Method

01Whisk together the cocoa, maple syrup and vanilla into the almond milk until completely dissolved — there should be no lumps of cocoa remaining.
02Stir in the chia seeds. After 5 minutes, stir again — this is important so the seeds do not clump at the bottom. Chia seeds absorb liquid and expand to about 10 times their size.
03Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. The pudding is ready when it is thick — like yogurt. Serve in a glass or bowl.

Why this works

Chia seeds provide soluble fibre feeding beneficial gut bacteria; cocoa flavanols reduce oxidative stress; magnesium supports sleep and muscle relaxation.

Sources

Effect of nutritional interventions on psychological symptoms of PMS: magnesium evidence — Nutrition Reviews, Oxford, 2024. PMID: 38684926

Nutrition (per serving)

220

kcal

protein

11g

fat

24g

carbs

11g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.