Chocolate Coconut Almond Berry Cream (Printable)
Creamy chocolate-coconut chia blend topped with crisp almonds and fresh berries
# List of ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 1¾ cups full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
02 - 4 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 scoops (about 2 oz) chocolate or vanilla protein powder
05 - 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
08 - 3.5 oz fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
09 - 1 oz toasted sliced almonds
10 - 1 oz unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 1 oz dark chocolate, roughly chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the mixture reaches a pudding-like consistency. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
03 - Once fully set, stir the chia cream to ensure an even, creamy texture. Divide evenly among 4 serving bowls or jars.
04 - Arrange mixed berries, toasted almonds, shredded coconut, and chopped dark chocolate over each portion. Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like a decadent chocolate mousse but secretly fuels you with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you going all morning.
- Zero cooking means you can throw it together half asleep in your pajamas and still impress anyone who takes a bite.
02 -
- Skipping that thirty minute stir is the fastest way to end up with chia clumps that no amount of aggressive whisking can fix later.
- Protein powders vary wildly in sweetness so taste the mixture before chilling and adjust the maple syrup accordingly.
03 -
- Blend the entire base mixture in a blender before chilling if you want a completely smooth mousse like texture instead of the traditional chia seed pop.
- Toasting the shredded coconut alongside the almonds in a dry skillet for about two minutes releases oils that make the entire kitchen smell like a bakery.