Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding (Printable)
Rich chocolate pudding thickened naturally with flaxseed for added fiber and nutrition
# 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 or honey or agave
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
# 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 -
- The flaxseed transforms into this velvety texture while secretly loading you with fiber and omega-3s
- It comes together faster than deciding what to order for takeout
02 -
- The first time I made this, I rushed the chilling time and ended up with chocolate soup—two hours is non-negotiable
- Using a blender instead of whisking creates this impossibly silky mouthfeel that fooled my chocolate-snob friend
03 -
- Whisk vigorously in a zigzag pattern rather than circles—it catches cocoa pockets better
- Let your sweetener dissolve completely before adding the flaxseed to prevent any gritty surprises