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chocolate chia oat pudding
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Chocolate Chia Oat Pudding

Dessert for breakfast, anyone? This chocolate chia oat pudding is creamy, dreamy, and smooth. It's also healthy and nourishing, making it perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blender, chia, oat
Servings: 3
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Crystal Yentzen

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups almond milk* or milk of choice
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ cup unsweetned yogurt dairy-free for vegan
  • ¼ cup maple syrup*
  • ½ teaspoon stevia* optional, see here
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons protein powder optional, see notes

Instructions

  • Add the milk, oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, yogurt, maple syrup, stevia, optional protein powder, and salt to a high-speed blender.
  • Blend for 1 minute and stop to scrape down the sides. Continue blending for 2-3 minutes or until pudding is super smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into a dish or serving containers and cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight if you wish.
  • Enjoy your pudding with your favorite toppings, such as berries, granola, pumpkin seeds, and peanut butter. Have fun with it.
  • Happy Eating!

Notes

  1. Almond Milk- You can substitute any plant-based or dairy milk you prefer.
  2. Yogurt- I used So Delicious unsweetened coconut yogurt, but any non-dairy or dairy (for non-vegan) will work as long as it's unsweetened and unflavored. 
  3. Maple Syrup- Feel free to substitute your favorite sweetener in place of the maple syrup. 
  4. Stevia- I use Sweetleaf Stevia powder from the shaker jar. If you choose to omit the stevia, you may want to add a bit more maple syrup. 
  5. Protein Powder: For an extra protein boost, add 2 tablespoons of your favorite chocolate or vanilla protein powder. You may need a splash more milk depending on the protein powder you use. For more tips, check out my Ultimate Guide to Baking with Protein Powder.
  6. Nutrition facts are calculated without additional protein powder. 
  7. Storage- Store chia oat pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 3mg