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Zero Added Sugar Chocolate Chia Pudding
On the lookout for healthy chocolate desserts? Check out this chocolate chia pudding recipe that's sweetened with Medjool dates. It's perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert. Just top it with some fresh berries, and you're good to go! Vegan, diabetes diet friendly and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup Brazil nuts, unsalted
- 5 dates, Medjool
- 4 mint leaves, medium/large
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsp cacao powder, unsweetened
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt, iodized
Equipment
- blender
Instructions
- Blend Brazil nuts, water, dates, mint, cacao, salt and cinnamon in a high-speed blender until you achieve a smooth, creamy milk consistency.
- In two large clean and dry mason jars, add 1/4 cup chia seeds. If making snack-size versions, add 2 tbsp of chia seeds to four small mason jars.
- Divide the Brazil nut milk equally among the two large jars. If making snack-size versions, divide the milk among the four small jars.
- Stir well, place the lid and refrigerate for at least three hours or overnight to achieve a thick and creamy consistency. Serve and enjoy with fresh strawberries or your favourite fruits!
Notes
- This recipe has many variations, but the basic idea is to add chia seeds and some type of liquid. The mixture sits until a pudding-like consistency is achieved. You may use any kind of milk; oat, coconut or nut milk would work well.
- Make sure to use unsalted Brazil nuts.
- The longer you leave this pudding, the thicker it gets.
- Mint goes great with chocolate, but if you're not a fan, try using orange zest instead.
- If you're new to adding cacao powder to your diet, use only pure, unsweetened cacao powder for the greatest results and nutritional advantages.
- If you want a more sweet flavour, use soft Medjool dates.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 495kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 35g (54%)Saturated Fat: 7g (35%)Trans Fat: 1gSodium: 312mg (13%)Potassium: 600mg (17%)Fiber: 19g (76%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 111IU (2%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 344mg (34%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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