Description
Easy Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding is a creamy, dairy-free make-ahead breakfast or snack made with chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and fresh orange zest. Just mix, chill, and enjoy a rich chocolate flavor with a bright citrus twist—perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 cup dairy-free milk (almond, oat, or coconut)
1/4 cup chia seeds
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp maple syrup (plus more to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp orange zest
1 tbsp orange juice
Instructions
1. Whisk the dairy-free milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice in a bowl or jar until smooth and no cocoa lumps remain.
2. Stir in the chia seeds until evenly mixed.
3. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumps and ensure an even texture.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, or overnight for best results.
5. Stir before serving. Add toppings like fruit, nuts, coconut flakes, or chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
For a richer pudding, use full-fat coconut milk.
If you like it sweeter, add an extra teaspoon or two of maple syrup.
Stir twice (once right after mixing and once after 5 minutes) for the smoothest texture.
Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days—great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg