Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding (Printable Version)
Creamy chocolate pudding enriched with nutritious ground flaxseed for a healthy dessert twist.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar
05 - 1 teaspoon 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
# How To Make It:
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the luxurious chocolate satisfaction while secretly loading up on fiber and omega-3s
- It comes together in mere minutes but tastes like you spent much longer on something special
- The texture develops beautifully in the fridge, so you can make it ahead and feel prepared
02 -
- The flaxseed will continue thickening over time, so if it feels too thick after chilling, stir in a splash more milk
- Using a blender creates an even silkier texture if you want restaurant-smooth results
- This pudding actually tastes better on day two as the flavors have time to meld and deepen
03 -
- Always use ground flaxseed, not whole seeds, as they wont thicken the pudding properly
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes after whisking to check for any clumps before refrigerating