Keto Chocolate Pudding

This is one of my personal favorite Keto desserts!  I almost always have some in my fridge, and I enjoy some at the end of my day a few times per week, sometimes with a dallop of whipped cream (sugar-free, of course).

The key ingredient here (as with most Keto “puddings”) is the amazing chia seed.  Don’t be afraid — it sounds weird, but they’re really amazing little seeds.  They have lots of omega-3 fatty acids, and are good sources of niacin, thiamine, riboflavin, folate, and many important minerals including magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

When chia seeds are put in water or other watery liquids, a gelatin-like coating forms on them which gives them a “pudding” type consistency.  Without a strong flavor on their own, they take on the flavors of whatever they’re mixed with — in this case the cacao powder and artificial sweetener.

This is really good stuff — but be careful not to overindulge, especially if you’re making it with heavy cream — the calories can add up and stall your weight loss.

Enjoy!

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Keto Chocolate Pudding

Got a sweet craving! This is a great dessert option!

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1 tsp maca powder optional
• 1/4 cup coconut cream or heavy cream
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp raw unsweetened cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 7 drops stevia or other liquid sugar-free sweetener
• 1/4 85% dark chocolate bar shaved for garnish

Instructions

1. Mix the chia seeds, coconut cream, almond milk, cacao powder, and stevia.

   

2. Let chill for at least 15 minutes in the fridge. For breakfast, chill it overnight.

   

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

• Add some whipped cream (unsweetened) on top for some extra yum!
• Substitute heavy whipping cream for the coconut cream if you'd like
• Different chia seeds absorb different amounts of liquids -- so use your best judgement to add more seeds if the pudding seems to watery.  After mixing for a few minutes, before it goes in the refrigerator, it should be quite thick already.
• Substitute other sugar-free liquid sweeteners as you'd like -- I usually use monk-fruit extract.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Chocolate Pudding

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Sodium 87mg4%

Potassium 290mg8%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 9g38%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin C 1.4mg2%

Calcium 219mg22%

Iron 3.3mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.