Keto Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

4.50 from 8 votes

A decadent, rich chocolate chia seed pudding, made low carb and sugar free! This nutritious pudding is easy to meal prep, and a great base for building breakfast or snack bowls. Top with berries, dark chocolate, nuts, and whipped cream for a delicious dessert! 4 NET CARBS PER SERVING

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chia seed pudding, chocolate chia pudding, keto chia pudding

Servings: servings

Calories: 262kcal

Ingredients

3 cups almond milk unsweetened
1/4 cup natural cocoa powder sub cacao powder
1/4 cup monk fruit sweetener add 1-2 tablespoons more for desired sweetness
40 grams collagen
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch sea salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil optional, adds great flavor
3/4 cup chia seeds

Instructions

Into a blender, add almond milk, cocoa powder, collagen, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla, and sea salt. Blend until mixed well.
With the blender still running, slowly pour the melted coconut oil into the chocolate milk to allow it to mix in and emulsify, without chilling and separating.
Add chia seeds, and pulse 4-5 times to evenly incorporate into the milk. Allow the chia seeds to sit and absorb the liquid for about 5 minutes, then pulse another 4-5 times. Repeat 3-4 times, or until the seeds have had about 30 minutes to absorb liquid.
Refrigerate the chia seed pudding for an our or overnight to fully thicken. Thin the pudding with additional milk, or add an additional 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds to thicken, until desired texture is reached.

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Notes

4 NET CARBS (total carbs - 13 grams of fiber)

Protein Needs: Chia seeds have a pretty ideal macronutrient ratio for the keto diet. However, depending on your activity needs and age, you might require more protein if you use this as a meal replacement. I like to add 40 grams of collagen protein to my chia pudding (sometimes more!) to help support my active lifestyle.

Can I make Keto Chia Pudding with Coconut Milk? Yes, however I don't for a couple of reasons. First, this amount of coconut milk gets pretty high in carbs, and two, coconut milk goes bad in 2-3 days, whereas almond milk and coconut oil will stay fresh tasting for up to a week. Hemp milk is a good nut-free alternative to almond milk, but look for a sugar free option.

Chia Pudding Topping Suggestions:

Berries (keep it to 1/4-1/2 cup servings)
Sugar Free Dark Chocolate or Chocolate Chips (or use 88% dark chocolate, shaved)
Pastured Heavy Whipping Cream (whip into whipped cream - I leave mine unsweetened)
Nuts and seeds
Shredded Coconut (unsweetened)
Full Fat Greek Yogurt

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