For The Love Of Chocolate Chia Pudding Cups because who doesn’t love chocolate?! I’ve been trying to switch up baked oatmeal and add in more nutrition since banana bread (made with oats) has been happening almost daily lately.
Think you don’t like chia seeds, keep reading!
I’ve been prepping 3-4 For The Love Of Chocolate Chia Pudding Cups a week since mid January, partly for recipe research but there really isn’t a “perfect combo” but instead ones I love for different reason and flexible to use what I have on hand. Perfect for a grab and go breakfast or afternoon snack before barre, or even dessert. When I have time I layer or add toppings, sometimes I even do this ahead once the chia pudding has set.
Chocolate and berries, chocolate and peanut butter, Chocolate and mint (Thin Mint Cocoa Bar In A Jar) and even chocolate with more CHOCOLATE! Pretty much a combo for any craving.
Always a combination for what my body needs too! Packing in my favorite adaptagens, collagen, and “superfoods” that help me keep up with busy mom life and feeling my best.
Lately I’ve been using my fav Rebbl Elixirs packed with maca or reishi because I stocked up on sale and had to use them before they expired and to free space. Otherwise I use other plant-based milks (Ripple Chocolate is especially indulging and a family favorite) and add in Navitas Organics Cacao or Cacao with Reishi, or their Gelatinized Maca. If I’m out I will make homemade cashew or almond milk sweetened with dates. I also like to add in my fav Ancient Nutrition Chocolate Multi Collagen, because I’m aging and it’s now a staple in my life.
Simple or complex all you really need is 2 ingredients, thick chocolate milk and chia seeds! Three if you don’t have chocolate milk and add cacao powder. From their the options are endless and up to you but they’re OPTIONAL!
Not a fan of chia seeds, or think you aren’t, have you tried blending chia pudding? Thick, SMOOTH, creamy chia pudding!
Plus there are so many reasons to love chia seeds.
Chia Seeds are loaded with omega fats, protein, antioxidants and fiber. They are a great source of healthy essential fatty acids, eight times more than salmon! They’re also one of the most digestible plant proteins. The little seeds are also packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants .Chia is the Maya word for strength and it’s so fitting. If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast that will keep you full until lunch try chia seeds! You’re be surprised at how filling they are and they might become one of you favorite new healthy “superfoods”. Cacao is full of minerals and antioxidants and good for stress reduction, energy, and immunity.
Now that you have the basics for chocolate chia pudding take it to the next level, For The Love Of Chocolate Chia Pudding Cups! Add in MORE CHOCOLATE, chocolate peanut butter, whatever you want! I like Cocoa Bar In A Jar PB Cup and Thin Mint, they just made a Brownie Batter so I had to test that too. It’s dairy free and gluten free (vegan too) flavored cacao butter with simple ingredients. If you saw on Instagram I also like to add more chocolate (chopped Hu Kitchen Chocolate Bars) or berries too.
I’m going to have to prep a few extra For The Love Of Chocolate Chia Pudding Cups this week because I have a lot to do with Baby G’s 1st birthday party this weekend and my BIG 40th birthday (age is just a number and not even stressed about it)! Layered cakes, donuts, and everything green will be on repeat along with chocolate and coffee!
If you’re here for Meatless Monday, I look forward to seeing what’s happening in your kitchen and hope you link up with me and my co-host Deborah. I also hope you check out and are inspired by the recipes linked up below.
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Passive Time | 3 hours |
| Servings |
serving (2 smaller snack servings)
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- 1 c thick non dairy chocolate milk, or see notes* (REBBL Maca Mocha or Chocolate Protein Elixir, Ripple Chocolate Plant-based Protein Milk)
- 3 TBSP chia seeds (Navitas Organics)
- 1 scoop collagen, or chocolate collagen (Ancients Nutrition Chocolate Multi Collagen Protein)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein
- 1 tsp maca powder, ashwaghanda, or other adaptogens
- 1-2 TBSP chocolate sauce, chocolate peanut butter, or peanut butter (Cacao Bar In a Jar Brownie Batter)
- berries
- 1 TBSP chopped chocolate (Hu Kitchen Chocolate, Lily Sweets Chocolate)
- 1 TBSP shredded coconut, chopped nuts, ect
Ingredients
For The Love Of Chocolate Chia Pudding Cups
Optional Additions
Optional Toppings
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- In a jar mix together chia seeds, milk, and any optional additions. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or overnight. Blending now or when enjoying if wanting a smooth creamy version.
- Additional ingredients can also be added in just before enjoying and adding additional milk as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Layer and top with optional ingredients as desired.
- Enjoy!
*Optional use store bought or homemade non dairy milk blended with 1 pitted Medjool date and 1-2 tablespoons cacao powder (I like to use Navitas Organics Cacao or Cacao +Reishi).
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Deborah Brooks
I am actually one of those people who does not like the texture of chia seeds. I think I need to try blending them up this way! This sure looks fantastic
awhiskandtwowands
I get it because A was this way and blending makes a world of difference as it’s smooth and creamy. You’ll have to let me know what you think.