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This Keto Chocolate Chia Pudding is rich, chocolatey, and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Chia seeds thicken the almond milk into a creamy pudding while cocoa powder adds plenty of chocolate flavor.
Make it ahead for breakfast, keep it in the refrigerator for an easy snack, or top it with whipped cream for dessert. For more flavors, try my keto chia seed pudding (vanilla flavored) or pumpkin chia seed pudding.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy: Mix everything together and refrigerate.
- Meal-prep friendly: Make it ahead so it is ready when you need it.
- Rich and chocolatey: Cocoa powder gives the pudding plenty of chocolate flavor without added sugar.
- Dairy-free: Unsweetened almond milk keeps the base dairy-free.
Ingredients Needed
- Black chia seeds: Use whole seeds for the classic chia pudding texture.
- Powdered sugar substitute: Powdered sweetener dissolves easily, but your preferred low-carb sweetener will work.
- Unsweetened almond milk: You can also use unsweetened coconut milk.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Adds the chocolate flavor.
- Vanilla extract: Rounds out the flavor.
You can get the full list of ingredient amounts and instructions from the full recipe card at the end of the post.
How to Make Keto Chocolate Chia Pudding
Mix the pudding
Whisk the chia seeds, almond milk, sweetener, cocoa powder, and vanilla until the cocoa is fully incorporated.
Let it thicken
Stir again after the chia seeds begin absorbing the liquid, then cover and refrigerate until thick and creamy. Refrigerating overnight works especially well.
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Tips for the Best Texture
- Whisk the cocoa well: Cocoa powder can clump in cold milk, so make sure there are no dry pockets.
- Stir it twice: A second stir helps keep the chia seeds evenly distributed.
- Adjust the consistency: Add a splash of almond milk if the pudding becomes thicker than you like.
- Blend it if you prefer it smooth: A blender or food processor gives it a more traditional pudding texture.
Variations
For chocolate peanut butter chia pudding, stir in peanut butter powder or smooth peanut butter.
You can also replace some or all of the almond milk with an unsweetened chocolate protein drink.
For dessert, top it with homemade whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or sugar-free chocolate syrup.
Storage
Store chocolate chia pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir in a little almond milk before serving if it thickens too much.
FAQs
Give it several hours to absorb the liquid and thicken. Refrigerating it overnight is the easiest option.
If it is too thin, let it chill longer. If it is too thick, stir in a splash of almond milk.
Yes. Blend it if you prefer a smooth pudding instead of the texture of whole chia seeds.
More Keto Chocolate Recipes
Try my keto chocolate mug cake, keto chocolate peanut butter milkshake, or these easy no-bake keto desserts.
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Keto Chocolate Chia Pudding
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup Chia Seeds
- ¼ cup Powdered Sweetener, or more to taste
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 ½ tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, up to 2 tbsp for rich chocolate flavor
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a jar or blender.
- Mix or blend to incorporate, then let it sit in the fridge overnight.
- Optional: Top with sugar free whipped cream and chocolate syrup or shavings.
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Recipe Notes
- Mix well: Whisk until no dry cocoa powder remains.
- Stir twice: Stir again as the chia seeds start to thicken to prevent clumps.
- Adjust the texture: Add a splash of almond milk if the pudding gets too thick.
- For smooth pudding: Blend the mixture before chilling.
- Sweeten to taste: Adjust your sugar substitute as needed.
Nutrition Details
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