This chia pudding tastes like a mocha and is packed with chocolate, coffee, protein, and fiber. It makes a healthy breakfast or filling snack. This recipe is so simple to make and is plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free!

Chia pudding has become quite the popular breakfast or snack and rightfully so! It’s made with a few simple ingredients, comes together in no time, is packed full of protein, fat, and fiber, and tastes delicious! The best part of chia pudding is once you have your base, you can customize the flavor however you like.

We’re making a Mocha Chia Pudding, which truly tastes like a chocolatey coffee, but in pudding form. If you’re a coffee lover like I am, you’re in for a treat with this recipe!

Chia seeds are one of my favorite superfoods. They are loaded with dietary fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein. I have them almost daily, whether that be in a smoothie, chia pudding, oatmeal, or yogurt bowl.

Mocha Chia Pudding Ingredients:

Chia seeds: Chia Seeds are your ticket to maximum omega-3s! You can add these tiny protein- and fiber-packed seeds to oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt, and countless recipes for a nutritious boost. Navitas Organics Chia Seeds are always stocked in my pantry. Their quality is unmatched!

Cacao powder: Cacao powder adds a subtle, chocolatey taste to this chia pudding, and it contains several health benefits as well! Cacao powder is rich in polyphenols, which aid in reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, and improving blood flow and cholesterol. I like Navitas Organics Cacao Powder.

Coffee: It wouldn’t be a mocha without coffee! I used two shots of espresso for this recipe, but you could also substitute for regular black coffee.

Plant milk: My favorite milk to use is almond milk, but any kind of milk can be used to make this chia pudding.

Maple syrup: Maple syrup is refined-sugar-free and adds a touch of natural sweetness to the pudding. Just make sure to use pure 100% maple syrup. Costco has the BEST pure maple syrup in my opinion! 

Vanilla extract: Vanilla always finds a way into any sweet recipe. It adds just a hint of sweetness and ties everything together.

Chia pudding is perfect for when you need a light meal or on-the-go option that’s very filling. You can even prepare this the night before, which is great for those busy mornings. All you have to do for overnight chia pudding is to let it soak overnight in the fridge.

Chia Pudding Tips:

1. Adjust the liquid-to-chia seed ratio to suit you. Some people like a thicker chia seed pudding and some like a thinner version. Feel free to add more milk to make a thinner version. I would not recommend subbing the milk for water, as the pudding won’t be creamy and will be very gel-like.
2. Get creative with toppings. Add cacao nibs, nuts, dried fruit, seeds, etc. The sky’s the limit with flavor combinations!
3. To make this chia pudding higher in protein, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. I recommend a neutral flavor, like vanilla.

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