Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding

Name: Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almondmilk or Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk; 1/3 cup chia seeds; 1/4 cup cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder; 2-5 Tbsp maple syrup if not blending (can sub 5-9 dates; pitted if blending); 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Cook Time:: 15 Minutes
Difficulty:: Easy
Serves Up To:: 4 Servings

Nutrition Information

Total Fat: 7.0 g
Total Carbohydrates: 23.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 218.1 mg

Potassium: 118.5 mg
Dietary Fiber: 7.9 g
Sugars: 11.9 g
Protein: 5.0 g

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almondmilk or Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk
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1/3 cup chia seeds
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1/4 cup cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder
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2-5 Tbsp maple syrup if not blending (can sub 5-9 dates; pitted if blending)
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1/4 tsp sea salt
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Directions

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Add all ingredients except sweetener to a mixing bowl and whisk vigorously to combine. If not blending (which I preferred!), sweeten to taste with maple syrup at this time. If blending, you can sweeten later with maple syrup or dates.
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Let rest covered in the fridge overnight or at least 3-5 hours (or until it’s achieved a pudding-like consistency).
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If blending, add to a blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Sweeten to taste.
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Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 2-3 days, though best when fresh.
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Serve chilled with desired toppings, such as fruit, dark chocolate almonds, granola or coconut whipped cream.