Chocolate Coconut Almond Chia Cream (Printable)
Protein-rich chocolate chia cream with coconut, almonds and fresh berries — creamy, cooling, ready after chilling.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chia Cream Base
01 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
07 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
08 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toppings
09 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
10 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
11 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
12 - Extra drizzle of maple syrup or honey (optional)
13 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, protein powder, sliced almonds, and sea salt until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent the chia seeds from clumping together.
03 - Once the mixture has thickened to a rich pudding-like consistency, stir well to ensure even texture throughout.
04 - Divide the chia cream evenly among 4 serving glasses or dessert bowls.
05 - Top each portion with mixed fresh berries, toasted coconut flakes, sliced almonds, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup or honey with dark chocolate shavings. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like a chocolate mousse you spent hours on, but the fridge does all the heavy lifting while you sleep.
- The berries cut through the richness in a way that makes you forget this is packed with protein and good fats.
02 -
- That thirty minute stir is not optional because chia seeds clump together fast and once they set in clusters no amount of whisking will fix the texture.
- Blending the whole mixture before chilling transforms it into something closer to silk pudding and is absolutely worth trying at least once.
03 -
- Taste the mixture before chilling because once it sets the sweetness level is locked in and you cannot adjust it easily after that.
- Full fat canned coconut milk gives you a dessert worthy texture while the lighter carton version tastes more like a healthy breakfast, so choose based on the occasion.