Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding (Print Version)
A luscious chocolate dessert enriched with ground flaxseed for added nutrition. Simple to prepare, naturally sweetened, and perfect for any time of day.
# 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/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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The ground flaxseed creates this incredible thick pudding texture without any cooking or eggs
- You can literally throw it together in under ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- It feels decadent enough for dessert but wholesome enough to eat for breakfast without an ounce of guilt
02 -
- The pudding will look way too thin when you first pour it into the glasses, but the flaxseed absolutely needs those two hours to thicken up properly
- If you see any clumps of flaxseed, pour everything through a blender for thirty seconds before chilling
- This actually tastes better on day two when the flavors have had more time to meld together
03 -
- Use a blender instead of whisking if you want the silkiest, most professional texture
- Warm the milk slightly before mixing, it helps dissolve the cocoa powder completely