Published on April 18, 2025

Chocolate Chia Pudding  

 Chocolate Chia Pudding  

Courtesy of Denise Bustard @ Sweet Peas & Saffron

Makes ~ 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 C chia seeds
  • 3 C almond milk (or dairy, soy, other non dairy milks)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract 
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • 2 Tbl cocoa powder
  • ¼ C maple syrup (or honey or agave)

Directions:

  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender or in a bowl with an immersion blender until the chia seeds are broken down. It should become thick and creamy.
  2. Portion into 4 jars or containers. Add toppings of your choice! Nuts, berries, shredded coconut

Can be stored in airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days

Nutrition Information per serving:

Calories 285

Carbohydrate 33g

Fiber 14.9g

Sugar 13.1g

Protein 8.1g

Sodium 118.8mg

Calcium 598.5mg

Iron 7.8mg

Potassium 376.5mg

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The use of GLP-1 medications is on the rise, especially for weight management.

Join Meg Mangan, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES as she prepares delicious dishes that help meet your nutrition needs while on GLP-1 medications.

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