the basic recipe into a chocolate dessert.
Add a tablespoon or two of unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder before refrigerating.
You can also add a little vanilla and adjust the sweetness to your taste.
A published chia pudding recipe combines chia seeds with cacao, dates, cashews, vanilla, and a little salt to create a rich chocolate-style pudding.
The Trick to Getting the Texture Right
The biggest problem people encounter with chia pudding is texture.
If you use too little liquid, the pudding can become extremely thick.
If you use too much, it may remain runny.
A useful starting point is approximately 1 part chia seeds to 4 parts liquid, then adjust according to the texture you prefer.
And don’t forget to stir the mixture again after several minutes. This helps redistribute the seeds and reduce clumping.
Make It the Night Before
One of the best things about chia pudding is