Chocolate Coconut Almond Chia Cream (Printable)
No-cook chocolate coconut almond chia cream — protein-rich, creamy, finished with toasted coconut and berries.
# List of ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
02 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
04 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/4 cup chocolate or vanilla protein powder
07 - 1/3 cup chopped roasted almonds
08 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Optional Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate
11 - Fresh berries
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
02 - Add chia seeds, cocoa powder, protein powder, chopped roasted almonds, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk thoroughly to fully dissolve powders and evenly distribute all ingredients.
03 - Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency. Stir once after 30 minutes to ensure chia seeds are evenly suspended.
04 - Prior to serving, stir the mixture again to ensure smooth texture. Portion pudding into serving glasses or bowls.
05 - Garnish each portion with toasted coconut flakes, chopped dark chocolate, and fresh berries as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- With just five minutes of real effort, you get a creamy dessert that tastes like a chocolate truffle but secretly packs a protein punch.
- It&aposs endlessly customizable — I&aposswapped in different nuts, changed the sweetener, and even served it for breakfast without a single complaint.
02 -
- If you don't dissolve the cocoa and protein powder completely, you&aposll end up with dusty clumps floating on top — nobody wants that.
- Blending the pudding for a few seconds before chilling gives you the silkiest, most mousse-like results.
03 -
- If you&aposre ever in doubt, a sprinkle of flaky salt on top is the most grown-up touch.
- Sneak in a dash of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate if you&aposre sharing with coffee lovers.