Cacao chia pudding is a light and fluffy keto breakfast or dessert that is loaded with nutrients. Rich in fiber and healthy fats, this cacao chia dessert is a must-try!
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Chia seeds are a versatile ingredient and are truly brought to life in our keto chia pudding recipe. Nutritionally dense and low in carbohydrates, chia seeds are the ideal addition to sweet recipes, bringing interesting texture and earthy flavors. When blended with avocado and unsweetened milk, chia seeds take on a new, creamy texture which is perfect for this chia pudding recipe.
Why You'll Love It
- Creamy, chocolaty, and loaded with nutrients
- Super easy to make with just 5 ingredients
- Only 3.8 grams of net carbs in each serving
- Low carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto-friendly
The addition of cacao powder and low-carb sweetener keeps the pudding sweet and delicious with chocolate notes throughout. There’s no cooking involved in this recipe, all you need is 15 minutes to blend the ingredients together, and you’ll have 4 servings of mouthwateringly good keto chia pudding on the table. Our guilt-free chia chocolate pudding contains 3.8g of net carbs per serving, so you can dive in knowing you’re sticking to the needs of your keto lifestyle.
Once you’ve made the recipe a few times, play around with different flavor combinations by layering the chia pudding with low-carb fruit such as berries or garnishing the pudding with a generous layer of shredded coconut for a tasty, attractive finish. Simple to make and even easier to enjoy, you’ll turn to our keto chia pudding when you need a quick, satisfying breakfast or when sweet cravings hit after dinner!
Keto Chia Pudding Ingredients
- Unsweetened Milk: Soaking the chia seeds in unsweetened milk helps them adopt a plump, firm texture that helps bind the pudding. The choice of milk is up to you! We like to use dairy milk but coconut or almond milk also works well and makes the pudding suitable for vegans too.
- Chia Seeds: A keto chia pudding wouldn’t be complete without chia seeds, as they are an essential component of the recipe! Chia seeds have grown in popularity over the years and can now be easily found in stores or online shops in whole or ground form.
- Cacao Powder: Cacao powder elevates the flavor of the pudding, bringing a hit of chocolate without any additional carbs in sight. Alone, cacao powder has an intense flavor with a bitter edge, but when blended with avocado and low carb sweetener, the bitter taste is replaced with a sweet, chocolate infusion.
- Avocado: Avocados are known for their distinctive creamy, smooth texture and subtle earthy taste. In our chia pudding, avocado is the key ingredient for transforming the texture into a silky dessert fit for the entire family. Make sure the avocado is ripe so it blends easily into the chia pudding mixture without any hard lumps.
- Low Carb Sweetener: As this recipe is keto-friendly, it doesn’t contain any added sugar or syrups. Low-carb sweetener is therefore the answer for bringing a light, sweet edge that combats the bitterness of the cacao powder.
How To Make Keto Cacao Chia Pudding
Our keto chocolate chia pudding is a delight to eat and effortless to make, taking just 15 minutes with no cooking in sight. The only kitchen tool you’ll need is a blender which creates a silky texture and incorporates all of the ingredients together. If you don’t need to serve all of the pudding at once, it can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, where it will continue to set, becoming firmer over time.
- Mix chia seeds and milk: Add the chia seeds to a bowl with the unsweetened milk and stir well. Allow the chia seeds to rest and absorb the milk for 5 minutes.
- Blend everything together: Transfer the chia seeds and milk to a blender or food processor with the cacao powder, avocado flesh, and low-carb sweetener. Process the mixture until a creamy texture is created and there aren’t any lumps of avocado left behind.
- Transfer to bowls: Serve the keto chia pudding cold in bowls with an optional topping of low-carb fruit.
Recipe Variations
Fruit Layered Keto Chia Pudding: For a boost of fruity flavors and an attractive aesthetic, layer the chia pudding in glass jars with thinly sliced low-carb fruit. Berries are a great option, bringing a tart edge to the sweetness of the pudding, alongside ruby red and pink colors, adding contrast to the warm brown of the pudding.
Double Chocolate Keto Chia Pudding: Cacao powder does an excellent job of creating a chocolate flavor in the pudding, but adding a fine grating of keto-friendly chocolate as a garnish makes the pudding a double chocolate dream. Either add a final garnish of grated chocolate over the top of the pudding or create layers alternating the pudding with chocolate for an inviting aesthetic.
Keto Chia Pudding with Crunchy Topping: Blending the ingredients creates a smooth texture, so adding a topping of mixed nuts and seeds brings contrasting crunch. Chopped almonds, walnuts, and sunflower seeds work well together, adding an extra layer of nutrition and an inviting finish to the pudding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Carbs Are in Chia Pudding?
Our keto chia pudding recipe contains 3.8g of net carbs per serving. The low-carb nature of our recipe is largely due to using a keto-friendly sweetener in place of sugar and opting for unsweetened milk.
Why Won’t My Chia Pudding Set?
A chia pudding struggling to set is usually due to using too much liquid or too few chia seeds. Allowing the chia seeds to soak in the milk for a few minutes helps them absorb the liquid, taking on a plump, firm texture that aids in the pudding setting and adopting a firm texture.
Why Is My Chia Pudding Hard?
Blending the chia seeds helps avoid the hard, gel-like texture often associated with the seeds, preventing them from taking on an unappetizing texture. Ensuring the seeds are well incorporated with the other ingredients in the blender should help avoid a hard chia pudding.
How Can I Store Chia Pudding?
Store any leftover keto chia pudding in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
📖 Recipe
Keto Cacao Chia Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Coconut Milk/Almond Milk unsweetened
- ⅓ cup Chia Seeds
- 4 tablespoon Cacao Powder unsweetened
- 1 Avocado ripe
- 2 tablespoon Low Carb Sugar Substitute
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the chia seeds with the milk. Stir well and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Transfer into a blender or food processor and add the cacao powder, the flesh of the avocado, and the sweetener. Process to get a creamy texture.
- Serve cold, optionally topped with low carb fruit.
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This doesn’t taste right, it is very bitter. Is the sweetner amount correct?
Hey Karl! I'm sorry you had an issue with the sweetness. All sugar-free sweeteners vary, so if it's too bitter, just add extra to taste.
Can you make it and keep in the fridge or do you have to eat it immediately?
Hey Clare! You can keep it in the fridge, and it'll keep for up to 3 days.
Do we use cocoa powder or cacao powder? It's written two different ways.
Hi Tamara, sorry for the confusion. Cacao powder is what you'll use for this recipe. Thanks!
If you don't have coconut milk can you use something else?
Hey Carol, you can use almond milk as a substitute instead.
How many servings does this make?
Hey Kat, this recipe makes 4 servings and the nutritional information is for 1 serving 🙂 Hope that helps!
Is the flesh of the avocado the skin (outer part) Do we not use the inside of the avocado?
Hey Natassja, the flesh is the inside of the avocado, we don't use the outer skin. Enjoy!
Hi! Is there a sub for the avocado? I’m allergic 🙁
Hey Kate! You can just leave it out, and it'll still taste delicious 🙂
This recipe is four servings.....I'm the only one doing keto. Can the remainder be frozen like ice cream?
Hi Kat! I don't recommend freezing this recipe but you can store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. You should be able to enjoy it all before then 🙂
Can we substitute anything for the sweetener? Maple syrup , agave? Etc
Hi Dawn.
You can substitute the sweetener for any other sugar-free variety. Stevia, monk fruit, swerve, etc., are all fine.
If you're following keto, maple syrup and agave have too many carbs to use.
If I’m allergic to avocado what can I use as replacement?
You can just leave it out, and the pudding will still taste great!
Can I make this without the cacao power?. Milk chocolate makes me sneeze and itch. But white and dark chocolate do not depending on the brand.
Yes, you can make it without cacao powder!
Add in some cardamon seeds and cinnamon - delicious!
Sounds delicious! Thanks for the review.