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Chocolate date chia pudding

Chocolate date chia pudding
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6 ingredients · 4 steps

Smooth blended chia pudding with cocoa, dates and unsweetened almond milk. Save the ingredients and chilling steps.

The checklist

  • Unsweetened almond milk · 1 US cup
  • Medjool dates, pitted · ½ US cup + 1
  • Chia seeds · 3 US tbsp

+ 11 more explained items

Time, servings and nutrition

DessertAmerican-style

Servings: 2 · 1/2 of this batch

Preparation
Cooking
Extra waiting
30 min

No heat is used. Plan 10 minutes preparation and at least 30 minutes chilling.

Approximate nutrition per serving

For 2 equal portions using almond milk and the stated date amount. Date packing changes the estimate; no optional toppings are included.

Energy
≈ 310 kcal
Protein
5.5 g
Fat
7.4 g
Carbohydrate
63.3 g
Calculation details

Planning times use the upper end of stated ranges. Cooling and extra oven loads may take longer.

Calculated from ingredient amounts using USDA reference foods. Brands and portion sizes change the result.

Recipe notes: Chocolate date chia pudding

A spoon dessert for 2 generous portions. Blending the chia gives a smooth texture rather than visible whole seeds. This version uses unsweetened almond milk and leaves out optional coconut and chocolate chips. Chill before serving.

Who this list is for

For home cooks preparing a dessert to share or portion ahead. Check the ingredient labels and the listed equipment before starting. Keep the recipe quantities together when planning your shopping.

Tips

  1. Read the labels

    Choose the plain, unsweetened products named in the list. Nut spreads, cocoa mixes and dried fruit can contain added sugar or sweeteners. Check every packaged ingredient rather than relying on a front-of-pack claim.

  2. Set everything out

    Measure the ingredients into separate bowls before mixing. Put the required container within reach and clear space for the finished dessert. Keep the step open while working so that a cooling or soaking stage is easy to spot.

  3. Keep the batch intact

    Start with the stated batch and divide it after preparation. Extra guests do not mean multiplying the oven temperature or cooking time. For a larger amount, use separate batches and check the same texture in each one.

  4. Portion before putting away

    Use clean utensils to divide the finished dessert. Keep each portion covered and label its preparation date. If sharing, keep the ingredient list available for anyone checking allergies. Storage instructions apply to the selected recipe, not every dessert on this site.

  5. Blend the seeds

    The texture comes from blending the chia with the liquid. Stirring whole seeds into finished pudding gives a different result. Use a blender able to process dates and check for remaining pieces before chilling. This version contains almonds.

The checklist

6 ingredients · 4 steps

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Ingredients

  • Unsweetened almond milk · 1 US cup
  • Medjool dates, pitted · ½ US cup + 1
  • Chia seeds · 3 US tbsp
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder · 1½ US tbsp
  • Salt · ⅛ US tsp
  • Vanilla extract · ½ US tsp

Take along

Equipment

  • Blender
  • US measuring cups and spoons
  • Lidded food container
  • Mixing bowl and spatula · 2

To do

Make it

  • Check the dates. Remove all pits and measure the packed dates plus the extra date.
  • Blend until smooth. Blend milk, dates, chia, cocoa, salt and vanilla for at least 1 minute, until the seeds are finely broken down.
  • Chill. Transfer to covered containers and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes; the pudding thickens as it cools.
  • Serve. Divide equally between the bowls. Keep the plain version without coconut or chocolate toppings.

Questions and answers

Does this contain sugar?

Fruit supplies the sweetness and contains natural sugars. This version uses no sugar substitutes or syrups. It is not a zero-sugar or low-carbohydrate claim. Check packaged ingredients for additions.

Can I substitute ingredients?

Use this ingredient list for the stated result. A different nut paste, flour or liquid can change binding and texture. Keep a proposed substitution separate until its amount and method have been checked.

How do I reuse the list?

Keep the recipe amounts with the shopping items. Before another batch, check what is already in your cupboard and mark only what you need. Store personal changes in your own copy so the original remains a useful reference.

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