Ayurvedic Recipes: Chocolate Chia Pudding
Chocolate Chia Pudding is as tasty as it is nourishing! Be sure and make it about 12 hours before serving so the chia seeds have time to expand.
Indulge in a decadent yet wholesome treat with this Ayurvedic Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe. This simple dish is a delightful blend of rich cocoa and nourishing chia seeds, perfectly balanced for Vata and Kapha doshas.
VK- P+ (balancing for Vata and Kapha, aggravating for pitta)
- 2-1/2 tbsp raw cocoa powder
- 3 cups almond milk
- 1 cup chia seeds
- 6 tbsp agave nectar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced thinly, for garnish
In a dessert bowl, whisk cocoa with almond milk to blend well. Add chia seeds, agave nectar, vanilla, and salt and whisk again. Leave to chill in refrigerator for at least 8 – 12 hours as the chia seeds need time to expand and create a luscious texture. Decorate with kiwi slices just before serving. The result, a satisfying and energizing dessert that nourishes your body and mind.
Serves 4.
Variation: Omit chocolate and add 1/4 tsp ground cardamom and 2-4 drops of rosewater.
Source: “The Tastes of Ayurveda” by Amrita Sondhi