Low carb chocolate chia pudding
This delicious low carb chocolate chia pudding is full of intense chocolate flavor, with a creamy texture. It is perfect for snacks, as a healthy dessert or even a easy breakfast!
Chia seeds are the main ingredient in this recipe and are a powerhouse of health benefits. Did you know they are a good source of fiber, plus many other things? (See below for more health benefits of chia seeds).
I have this keto chocolate chia pudding in the mornings for a healthy breakfast. I know I am getting a load of vitamins and minerals, plus a good amount of protein in this chia pudding. A perfect way to start my day.
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This is one of the easiest foods you can meal prep ahead of time. Plus they little jars look so pretty lined up in your fridge. So easy to mix up the night before for a quick protein rich breakfast the next morning.
Those that are on a keto diet or follow a similar low carb diet and clean eating style can enjoy this rich dessert with out any guilt. See this low carb cream cheese peanut butter fudge, low carb lemon curd pudding or low carb coconut oil fudge for some other great sweet options and low carb desserts.
Why make low carb chocolate chia pudding
Delicious: This low carb chocolate chia pudding that is full of rich chocolate flavor that is actually healthy for you! Enjoy this sweet treat any time of the day!
Health benefits: There are an amazing amount of health benefits and nutrients in this chia pudding, that make it a perfect breakfast option. The chia seeds and peanut butter offer nutrients and protein, combined with the delicious flavor from other ingredients. If you haven’t tried a chia pudding recipe before, then this is your time to do it!
Great for meal prepping: One of the best things about this recipe is that it is mixed up and prepared in individual portion sizes, making them super easy to have on hand. I suggest making a batch or double batch of this recipe towards the weekend so that when things get busy, you can stay on track. Instead of giving in to urges to grab something quick to eat as you leave the house, (something that is not on your eating plan), you can confidently go the fridge and grab one of these delicious chia pudding cups.
Health benefits of chia seeds
These tiny black seeds are a powerhouse of nutrients. They contain a lot of fiber which cleanses the intestinal area and sheds rotting matter out of the body’s system.
Ingredients for low carb chocolate chia pudding
Chia seeds (the whole seeds)
Water
Unsweetened almond milk
Truvia or other sweetener
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Peanut butter or almond butter
Vanilla extract or flavoring
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Recipe
(These amounts will be divided out between two half pint -8 oz. jars)
1/4 cup (whole) chia seeds
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
2 T Truvia or sweetener of choice
2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1 T peanut butter or almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla flavoring)
Other milk options:
Feel free to substitute the almond milk with other nut milks like cashew milk or coconut milk. If you use oat milk, then that is another great option. Just keep in mind to use unsweetened milk for low carb.
Directions
Clean two glass half pint jars. To each jar add:
2 T chia seeds
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
1 T Truvia or sweetener of choice
1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 T peanut butter or almond butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla flavoring)
Cover and shake well (or stir) and store in fridge for up to 4 days.
Serves 2.
Serve with greek yogurt, sliced strawberries, blackberries or blueberries if desired.
Can you freeze this?
No, is is best eaten being refrigerated.
How long does low carb chocolate chia pudding last
This delicious keto chia pudding will last for 2-4 days.
How to store keto chocolate chia pudding
Store in airtight containers in your fridge until ready to eat.
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Low carb chocolate chia pudding
Low carb chocolate chia pudding
Ingredients
- You will need 2 half pint jars- 8 oz each.
- To each jar add:
- 2 T (whole) chia seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 1 T Truvia or sweetener of choice
- 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 T peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla flavoring)
Instructions
- Add the ingredients and amounts listed above, to each jar.
- Cover and shake well (or stir) and store in fridge for up to 4 days.
Serves 2.
Serve with greek yogurt, sliced strawberries, blackberries or blueberries if desired.
Notes
This can all be made directly into one container instead of individual servings,
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