Cacao Chia Pudding

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This intensely flavored pudding is based connected chia seeds (which thicken it arsenic they sorb the liquid), cashews and cocoa powder.

If the dates are hard, soak them successful blistery h2o for an hr to soften, past drain earlier chopping.

The pudding needs to beryllium chilled for 2 hours earlier serving, and tin beryllium refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4 (makes astir 3 cups)

2 1/2 cups water
1 cupful earthy cashews
5 brushed dates (preferably Medjool), pitted and chopped (see headnote)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/4 spoon good oversea salt
1/2 cupful earthy cacao pulverization (may substitute regular unsweetened earthy cocoa powder)
1/3 cupful chia seeds (white oregon black)
Maple syrup (optional)
Cacao nibs, for garnish (optional)
Chocolate wafers, for serving (optional)

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

Calories
420
Fat
22 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Carbohydrates
48 g
Sodium
150 mg
Protein
13 g
Fiber
13 g
Sugar
23 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from "Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood," by Wayne Coates (Sterling, 2012).

Tested by Joe Yonan.

Published July 16, 2017

Updated March 16, 2026