Warm Chocolate Chia Pudding

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A warming bowl of goodness, quick & easy to whip[ up pon a wintry morning.

Prep Time10 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword: Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: cups

Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

Chia pudding

1 serving protein powder Plant-based or whey; unflavored/unsweetened are my favorites, but vanilla or chocolate flavors work well here, too.
1½ cups milk Any milk you like and tolerate: cow's, sheep's, goat's, almond. I used Elmhurst's hazelnut milk to test this recipe & calculate the nutrition information.
6 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract Alcohol-free, preferably; my favorite is Trader Joe's.
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa Preferably organic.
pinch salt
optional: sweetener to taste For instance, maple syrup, liquid stevia, monk fruit sweetener, allulose, etc.

Garnish

sugar-free chocolate chips I use Lily's semi-sweet baking chips
cacao nibs
raspberries, blackberries, strawberries
a few chopped nuts (I like hazelnuts)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the protein powder with a splash of milk or water and mix into a paste with a small whisk or spoon; this allows you to stir it into the hot pudding without it forming lumps. (Whey protein powder is especially prone to lump formation…)
Pour the milk into a Pyrex measuring jug or other type of microwave-proof bowl and heat on HIGH for 1½ minutes; the milk should be hot enough to steam but not boil. If you don’t have a microwave, heat the milk in a small pot on the stove.
Stir the chia seeds into the hot milk with a wire whisk and let sit for a minute. Add cocoa powder and stir again until all ingredients are well combined. Stir in the protein powder paste until fully combined. If desired, add a sweetener of your choice – start small and add extra if needed. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, covered to keep warm.
Serve into two bowls and enjoy immediately (warm), or cover and chill for later (cold or reheated). To serve, top with fresh berries, a sprinkling of chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts and a splash of milk or cream.

Notes

Can be vegan if you use plant-based milk & protein powder.

The nutrition information was calculated using cow's milk. If you use a plant-based milk, the nutrient profile will change (less protein & calcium). If you modify the recipe, you can calculate its nutrient profile on Cronometer.

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