Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding (Printable)
Creamy chocolate pudding enriched with ground flaxseed for added nutrition. Perfect for dessert, snack, or breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
02 - ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - ¼ cup ground flaxseed
04 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup (or honey/agave)
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
07 - Fresh berries
08 - Shaved dark chocolate
09 - Whipped cream or coconut whipped cream
10 - Chopped nuts
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, cocoa powder, ground flaxseed, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
02 - Pour the mixture into serving glasses or a large bowl.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thickened and pudding-like in texture.
04 - Stir before serving. Top with berries, dark chocolate shavings, whipped cream, or nuts as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Satisfies chocolate cravings without the post dessert crash
- Takes five minutes of active time then the fridge does all the work
- You can prep it Sunday and eat it all week
02 -
- Flaxseed needs time to work its magic, do not rush the chilling process
- Whisking thoroughly at the start prevents gritty texture later
- This tastes even better on day two when flavors have melded together
03 -
- Use a jar and shake instead of whisking for the easiest cleanup ever
- Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly than cold ones