Layered Cacao Chia Pudding

I love plain chia pudding as a healthy weekday option but wanted to add a little bit of excitement, so I mixed up the textures here with the layers and toppings (moussey, gelatinous, crisp, slimy combo) and added the chocolate flavour to add some decadence.

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Prep Time 15

overnight 1

Course Breakfast, Snack

Servings

Ingredients

Layer 1. Chia Pudding

¾ cup plant-based milk (I prefer soy)
¼ cup chia seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla

Layer 2. Chocolate Chia Mousse

1 cup plant-based milk
¼ cup chia seeds
2 tbsp cacao powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Layer 3. Yoghurt and Toppings

1 cup non-dairy yoghurt (coconut or soy)
1 banana
cacao nibs
maple syrup

Instructions

Mix all Layer 1 ingredients into a bowl and chill, covered overnight in the fridge.
Combine all Layer 2 ingredients in a high-speed blender then chill in the fridge overnight, covered.
Serve in two glasses or jars, layering half the mixtures between each.
Top with yoghurt, sliced banana, cacao nibs and maple syrup to taste.

Notes

Recipe Creator

Name: Liz Douglas

Country: Australia