Date Sweetened Chocolate Chia Pudding

 

This pudding is so thick and decadent it's hard to believe it is vegan and refined sugar-free. I love to make this when I want something rich and chocolatey but don't want the sugar crash after eating. This is a great option for a vegan dessert that is healthy and satisfying. The Mayo Clinic lists several health benefits found in chia seeds including Omega 3s and lots of fiber to keep you feeling satisfied.

Date Sweetened Chocolate Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

6 dates

1 1/2 cups plant milk

2 tbsp rolled oats

1/4 cup cocoa powder

pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup chia seeds

Directions:

Simmer the dates, plant milk, and oats for 15 minutes on low heat. You want the dates to get very soft and the oats to really cook down.

Pour the date-milk mixture into a blender and add the cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla. Blend until everything is smooth and creamy. Pour this into a glass jar and stir in the chia seeds. Let it set and thicken in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

For 3 Servings:

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3
Amount per serving
Calories	209
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.4g	6%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	4%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 12943mg	563%
Total Carbohydrate 42.3g	15%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	33%
Total Sugars 4.3g
Protein 4.9g
Vitamin D 21mcg	104%
Calcium 147mg	11%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 219mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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