No-Added-Sugar Chocolate Chia Pudding
A pudding with no added sugar: milk, water, cornstarch, cocoa, egg yolk and no-added-sugar chocolate are thickened on the stove and finished with chia seeds. The whole batch has 455 kcal, 18.9 g of protein and 12.4 g of fiber.
- Protein · 100 g
- ≈4.4 g
- Energy · 100 g
- ≈106 kcal
- Total
- 1 h
Per serving (whole recipe): 18.9 g protein · 455 kcal
A much lighter take on the viral pudding made with biscuits, butter and sugary chocolate, which tops 2,000 calories. This version is thick, distinctly chocolatey and silky in the mouth. Stir in a scoop of protein powder if you want more protein.
Method
Combine all the ingredients except the chia in a saucepan while everything is still cold.
Whisk well until the cornstarch and egg yolk are fully dispersed.
Set the pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly.
Take it off the heat once the pudding has thickened.
Stir in the chia seeds while it is still hot.
Pour into a bowl and chill in the fridge for about 1 hour.
Nutrition declaration
Each serving (whole recipe) contains:
- Energy1904 kJ455 kcal23%
- Fat27 g38%
- of which saturates14 g70%
- of which sugars13 g14%
- Salt0.30 g5%
of an adult’s reference intake.
| Typical values | Per 100 g | Per servingwhole recipe | %RI**per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 444 kJ 106 kcal | 1904 kJ 455 kcal | 23% |
| Fat | 6.2 g | 27 g | 38% |
| of which saturates | 3.3 g | 14 g | 70% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 42 g | 16% |
| of which sugars | 2.9 g | 13 g | 14% |
| Fibre | 2.9 g | 12 g | |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 19 g | 38% |
| Salt | 0.07 g | 0.30 g | 5% |
* Estimated from the ingredient amounts; not stated in the source.
** Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Per-100 g values are calculated from the estimated weight of the finished dish (~430 g).
Tips
- Mixing everything thoroughly before it goes on the heat prevents lumps.
- For a thicker pudding, reduce the water to 100 ml.
- Top with walnuts or a few nuts if you like, just keep the amount modest.
FAQ
Can I eat the pudding warm?
Yes. Chilling firms it up, but it is also good eaten warm.
Can I add protein powder?
Yes, add one scoop of protein powder to the mixture for extra protein.
