Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding (Print Version)
A rich, creamy chocolate treat enhanced with nutritious ground flaxseed for a healthy dessert alternative.
# What You 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/agave)
05 - 1 tsp 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:
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 creates this incredible creamy texture while secretly loading you with omega3s and fiber, so you're essentially eating health food that tastes like a chocolate truffle
- It takes ten minutes of actual effort and then the fridge does all the work, making it perfect for those nights when you want dessert but cannot summon the energy to bake
02 -
- The first time I made this, I skipped the chilling step thinking I could eat it warm, and let me tell you, it was just chocolate milk with weird texture issues, the fridge time is absolutely nonnegotiable
- Using a blender instead of whisking by hand creates this impossibly smooth texture that almost feels like it came from a restaurant kitchen, though I rarely bother unless I'm serving company
03 -
- If your almond milk is particularly thick or your flaxseed is coarse, add an extra tablespoon of ground flaxseed to ensure it sets up properly
- Taste your mixture before chilling it, because once it is cold, flavors dull slightly and you want it to be perfectly balanced from the start