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    Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups

    Published Feb 12, 2018 · Modified: Oct 25, 2021 · by Jacqueline Piper · 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups | These decadent dessert cups are dairy-free and totally amazing. Together, the cherry chia pudding and the chocolate avocado pudding combine to make a beautiful, healthy and totally tasty dessert. Or breakfast!

    Vegan | Vegetarian | Dairy Free | Gluten Free

    Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups | Recipe by Pipercooks

    Okay, here it is, the dessert I was talking about on Friday! Chocolate Cherry Chia Puddings Cups. I LOVE this recipe.

    I've been trying for the past year or so, every now and then, to create a fairly healthy pudding that is dairy-free but still had that decadent feeling of dark chocolate pudding.

    I tried coconut cream and coconut milk and they were too overwhelmingly 'coconut-y' when what I really wanted was for the chocolate to shine through on its own. I mean, chocolate is a star ingredient, amiright?

    Melted chocolate turned the whole thing grainy upon refrigeration. But this one... this one is perfect. It's smooth and chocolatey. It has a decadent feel but is healthy. I'm in love.

    Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups | Recipe by Pipercooks

    ingredients for cherry chocolate chia pudding cups

    Yes, you can taste the banana a little bit but I don't think the flavor is completely overwhelming. I used bananas here because I've tried the banana “ice cream” idea, but found the airy texture a little off-putting.

    I was worried that might happen here too. But I had a feeling that it would add a little lightness to the recipe. Avocado alone with the cocoa powder can be a little bit dense, and that's not what I wanted here. That's the perfect texture for my Dark Chocolate Fudgy Brownies though.

    For this pretty little dessert, I wanted a soft, light and creamy pudding. I think the avocado helps give this recipe smoothness, not to mention healthy fats, and the banana helps keep the texture on the lighter side. Once you add the cocoa powder it takes on a really smooth, creamy pudding texture.

    Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups | Recipe by Pipercooks

    The cherry chia pudding contains just four simple ingredients and then is helped out with some refrigeration time. We'll just combine chia seeds, vanilla extract and almond milk (or your choice of other plant milk or cows milk if you're not keeping it vegan). Then we add some frozen cherries and mix it all together. This makes a really nice tasting chia pudding - a good contrast to the dark chocolate.

    I let the cherries thaw in a bowl for a few minutes and then chopped them. I then added the melted cherry liquid and the cherry pieces to the pudding. Refrigerate that overnight and then spoon it on top of the chocolate pudding.

    These Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups are altogether easy to make, include a bit of hands off time in fridge, and use some pretty basic ingredients. They end up tasting great, and looking really special. Perfect for a treat for yourself, a dessert for a dinner party, a weekend breakfast or for your special Valentine. Enjoy!

    Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups | Recipe by Pipercooks

    How to make Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups

    To make avocado Chocolate Pudding

    Blend the avocado and banana together in a food processor until silky smooth. Add the cocoa powder and maple syrup. Blend. Refrigerate.

    To make cherry chia pudding

    Combine chia seeds, almond milk and vanilla extract. Stir. Add in some of the chopped cherries, reserving a few to garnish. Refrigerate

    To Serve the pudding

    After the refrigeration time is complete, layer chocolate pudding in your serving bowls. Spoon chia pudding on top. Garnish with extra chopped cherries and cacao nibs.

    Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups | Recipe by Pipercooks
    Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups

    Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Cups

    Jacqueline Piper
    5 from 6 votes
    These decadent dessert cups are dairy-free and totally amazing. Together, the cherry chia pudding and the chocolate avocado pudding combine to make a beautiful, healthy and totally tasty dessert. Or breakfast! Vegan


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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    Chocolate Pudding Layer

    • 2 avocados
    • 1 banana
    • ¼ cup Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

    Cherry Chia Pudding Layer

    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup frozen cherries (thawed and chopped)

    For Garnish

    • a few frozen cherries (thawed and chopped)
    • 1 tablespoons cacao nibs
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    Instructions
     

    Make the chia pudding

    • Mix together the chia seeds and the almond milk and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.

    Make the chocolate pudding

    • In a food processor, blend the avocados and banana until completely smooth. Sift in the dark cocoa powder and add maple syrup. Blend.
    • Taste for sweetness, and then spoon into serving bowl and refrigerate until chia pudding is ready.
    • Top the chocolate pudding with chocolate pudding and garnish with extra cherries and some cacao nibs, if desired.

    Notes

    **Nutritional information is an estimate and intended for informational purposes only, and not to be used as medical or dietary advice. Estimate is per serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 334kcal

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    Keyword avocado, cherry, chia, chocolate, dessert, pudding, valentine
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    1. Jordan

      February 12, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      Chocolate covered cherries are one of my favorite treats. This is like a healthy version! I can't wait to try it for breakfast.

      Reply
    2. Amanda

      February 12, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      Dark chocolate and chia must be so good together! Love recipes like these that are indulgent, but healthy too. Those cherries are the perfect finishing touch!

      Reply
    3. Kiki Johnson

      February 13, 2018 at 10:16 am

      Oh, I have seen this recipe earlier today on Pinterest and fell in love with it instantly! I looks so pretty and I love the combination of chocolate and cherries! A real treat.

      Reply
    4. Lori Rice

      February 13, 2018 at 8:02 pm

      Such a beautiful pudding! I'm always looking for new ways to use chia, too!

      Reply
    5. Dominique | Perchance to Cook

      February 14, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      NOM! I love chocolate and cherries together. I love that this recipe is so healthy. I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    6. Patti @Patty Cake's Pantry

      February 14, 2018 at 11:01 pm

      The first time I saw Chia pudding cups was in the cooler section of a Starbucks. I had to try it, and I fell in love. Then, a friend kept telling me about a chocolate pudding she had made from avocados and green coconut. I never tried the recipe, but I was interested. Now, I find this recipe. It contains the best of both worlds. It's like a cup full of chocolate covered cherries, but this is healthy. YUM!!

      Reply
    7. Elena

      February 15, 2018 at 4:35 am

      What a great idea for a healthy dessert! Pinning for later!

      Reply
    8. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      February 15, 2018 at 7:31 am

      Cherries are my absolute favorite fruit! I love all the ingredients that you have in these cute chocolate cherry chia pudding cups! I also love that you used avocado. I wouldn't have thought to do that! I bake with avocados but putting them in a pudding? Stellar! I can't wait to make your luscious pudding!

      Reply
    9. TaraTeaspoon

      February 15, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      What a great healthy dessert ! It's the perfect thing to serve at party because it has something for the healthy people and the people with a sweet tooth, it's a win win situation !

      Reply
    10. Jan

      February 17, 2018 at 10:29 am

      That looks really yummy 😉 I’d love for you to share over at Let’s Party! https://themarkandjanshow.com/2018/02/13/lets-party-8/ … we look forward to seeing you there!

      Reply
    11. Jenni LeBaron

      February 17, 2018 at 6:06 pm

      I love that you use avocados in this to add some great fats! Plus, avocado always makes pudding so nice and creamy.

      Reply
    12. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      February 18, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      We love all the ingredients you use except we haven't tried chia yet. I know, we are slow to get on that bandwagon. Your pudding looks delicious and it would make a great for you dessert. We'll be going to the store tomorrow. I'll put chia seeds on my list.

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    13. Stacey

      February 18, 2018 at 10:55 pm

      I love enjoying chocolate and cherries together... I'm going to be making this soon!

      Reply
    14. Amy Nash

      February 19, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      You cannot go wrong with cherries and chocolate! This chia pudding sounds wonderful and I would love this for an afternoon pick me up!

      Reply

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