So I made you some pudding.

Because I like you . . .

and who doesn’t like pudding?!

But, this pudding I made for you . . . is not just any ol’ pudding . . .

This pudding holds a cheeky little secret.

Ch-chi-chia baby!!!!!

Superfood say what?!

Now I should tell you that I have tried to make chia pudding a few times before and I just couldn’t do it. All the chocolate in the world could do nothing for the texture . . . I want to love it, I really do but I just can’t.

It’s a texture thing.

Kinda like oatmeal (porridge)

I want to love it, I know it’s so good for me but I just can’t.

And then, a few weeks ago my girl Jessica who blogs over at How sweet it is shared this insanely delicious looking recipe for whipped chia pudding and there it was . . . hello captain obvious?!

Blend that bad boy!

Why did I not think if this before?!

Blend it, it’s genius. So simple . . . seriously how had I not thought of this myself?!

Oh me?!

So, this week for our test it out tuesday recipe we are making ourselves some whipped chocolate coconut chia pudding!

Texture issue be gone!

Sorry for all the exclamation points but you guys, I am so excited about this!

This pudding is tha-bomb!

It’s thick and rich,  light, creamy and oh so chocolatey but . . .

it also happens to be seriously healthy!

Like so healthy you could totally get away with eating it for breakfast!

Hello chocolate pudding for breakfast?! Umm yes please!

Let me tell you about this killer little, nutritional power house of a pudding cup –

It’s all natural made with no refined flours or sugars sweetened naturally with a drizzle of maple syrup and a splash of vanilla.

It’s thick, rich and velvety smooth.

It’s oh so choclately.

It also happens to be loaded with health benefits thanks to those cheeky little chia seeds. One serve of this insanely delicious chocolate pudding will give you a mega hit of omega 3’s, protein, calcium, fiber, magnesium as well as a good dose of antioxidants. 

Actually, you’ll get a double dose of antioxidant goodness thanks to the dark chocolate cacao! make that a triple dose if you sprinkle a few extra cheeky little choc chips over the top when you serve it, winning!!!

Our whipped chocolate coconut chia pudding is decadent and rich without being overly sweet. The slight bitterness from the cacao combined with the subtle sweetness of the coconut yoghurt really is the perfect balance! 

What else can I tell you about this whipped chocolate coconut chia pudding . . .

Aside from that fact that you need it in your life, like yesterday?!

It’s all natural, all kinds of delicious and incredibly healthy . . .

It also happens to be vegan, dairy free and paleo friendly.

Everybody wins!!!!!!!!!

So what are you waiting for?!

Time to go make yourself some secretly healthy whipped chocolate coconut chia pudding.

It’s decadent, rich, velvety smooth, extra chocolatey, all natural, dairy free, vegan and paleo friendly. Something you can feel really good about eating and sharing with the ones you love.

Now go,

Whip it, whip it good!

Make it, eat it, love it!

Whipped Chocolate Coconut  Chia Pudding
{Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly}
Very slightly adapted from this recipe created by  Jessica who blogs over at How Sweet it is
Makes just under 1 cup of light and creamy, decadent and rich, coconut infused whipped chocolate ch-ch-chia pudding

Ingredients –

1/4 cup of coconut yogurt (could sub Greek style yogurt + 1/4 tsp of coconut extract or 3-6 drops of coconut stevia if you prefer)

1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

3 Tablespoons of  chia seeds

1 tablespoon of  cacao

1 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or 4-6 drops of vanilla cream stevia)

1 pinch of salt

Optional but recommended for serving –

Chocolate chips or cacao nibs roughly chopped

A few extra cheeky ch-ch-chia seeds

Method –

1 – Place all pudding ingredients into a small bowl or jug and whisk to combine.

2 – Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, (overnight is best). Make sure you go and give it a little stir every now and again to remove any lumps and just to make sure those cheeky little chia seeds haven’t settled at the bottom of the bowl.

3 – Once your pudding is nice and thick, place the mixture into your food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy!

4 – Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.

5 – Pour into cute little cups or bowls and place it back in the fridge for an hour or so to re-set and chill (it gets a little warm and the consistency thins out thanks to the warmth and friction created while your blending it).

6 – To serve, add a few extra roughly chopped chocolate chips, sprinkle over a few more cheeky chia seeds and voila’ – it’s pudding’ time baby

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a chia pudding lover? What’s your favourite flavour combination?