Chef John's Chia Chocolate Pudding

If you're looking for a rich and decadent chocolate pudding then keep moving. As nutritious as this 'superfood' is supposed to be, you can't expect the same results substituting birdseed for eggs, butter, and cream. That said, if you're craving something sweet, relatively chocolaty, and comparatively healthful, then chia seeds may be a good option.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tiny pinch salt
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon chocolate covered hemp seeds, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, brown sugar, white sugar, coffee granules, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until pudding is smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes; stir. Repeat sitting and stirring process at least 2 times.

Step 2

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Spoon into bowls and top with chocolate hemp seeds.