Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Ingredients – serving 

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3-5 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds

Instructions

  1. To a small mixing bowl add cocoa powder (sift to reduce clumps), maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Then add a little dairy – free milk at a time and whisk until a paste forms. Then add remaining dairy free milk and whisk until smooth. 
  2. Add chia seeds and whisk once more to combine. Then cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 3-5 hours (until it achieves a pudding – like consistency). It may be helpful to give the mixture an extra whisk/stir once it has been in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
  3. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 4-5 days, though best when fresh. Serve chilled with desired toppings, such as frozen fruit.