This blended chia pudding has all the health benefits of traditional chia pudding but with the smooth, creamy texture of a traditional pudding. Enjoy this delicious chocolate chia pudding for a snack or healthy dessert with your favorite fresh fruit or even a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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Why you’ll love this

This chia pudding recipe has a deliciously creamy consistency and rich chocolate pudding flavor – it’s SO perfect for a snack with lots of nutrition.

Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse; they’re packed with nutrition from fiber, protein, healthy fats and antioxidants!

If the texture of chia seeds isn’t for you or the idea of chia pudding is a little too out there, you have to try this blended version because it creates a much more smooth texture.

One serving has 8 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber, making it a satisfying snack, dessert or healthy breakfast recipe! It’s also a great source of healthy fats and other essential nutrients.

The best part is that this delicious recipe is made with basic ingredients that you can keep on hand and it whips up in just a few minutes. It can also be made ahead for a simple meal prep that you can enjoy the next day, or next week, too!

Let’s get into what you need to make it.

Ingredients

Blended chia pudding ingredients

• Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a nutrition powerhouse packed with fiber, healthy omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. The soluble fiber in chia seeds is what forms the gel that gives this recipe it’s pudding texture and heart health benefits! I used whole chia seeds for this recipe, but you could also use ground chia seeds.
• Milk: Milk helps to get the pudding nice and creamy. If you don’t like dairy milk, you can substitute any milk of choice like oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or even hemp milk. Both dairy and non-dairy milk work great. If you like a thinner pudding, increase the milk to ½ cup.
• Honey: You can use honey, maple syrup (regular or sugar free), or any sweetener you like for this recipe. It wouldn’t be pudding without a little something sweet!
• Cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder gives this recipe a rich chocolatey flavor and a little boost of antioxidants! Chocolate also helps to off-set any strong flavor blended chia seeds sometimes have on their own.
• Vanilla extract: A little bit of vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the chocolate and brings out the sweetness (this one is my favorite).

How to make blended chia pudding

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender (I prefer a food processor, but either will work. Blend until completely smooth, scraping the sides down periodically.

2. Transfer to a container and allow to set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. The pudding will get thicker as it continues to set.

3. Serve with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, fresh fruit or shaved chocolate.

How to store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Variations

• Top with a big scoop of Greek yogurt and berries for a balanced breakfast chia pudding!
• For an even higher protein chia pudding, add a cup of Greek yogurt or extra milk plus a scoop of protein powder.
• Chocolate peanut butter chia pudding: increase the milk to ½ cup, add 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter. Top with chocolate chips and a drizzle of peanut butter or almond butter.
• Tropical flavor chia pudding: Use coconut milk and skip the cocoa powder. Top with shaved coconut, crushed pineapple and banana slices.
• Chocolate cherry: Add ¼ tsp almond extract and blend in 5-6 pitted dark fresh or frozen cherries. Top with more sliced cherries and a few chocolate chips.
• Swap out the sweetener for a few pitted medjool dates, this adds extra fiber and natural sweetness!

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