Black Forest Chia Pudding

Cherries are back in the grocery store

Black Forest Chia Pudding

For breakfast this week, I made Black Forest chia pudding, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it! My local grocery store finally had fresh cherries, so I had to take advantage. Think of this as a Black Forest cake, but in a chia pudding form. Let’s get into it!

Notes

• Storing Chia Pudding: This pudding keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days, making it perfect for meal prep.

• Avoiding Clumps: Chia seeds absorb liquid and form a gel-like texture. To keep it smooth, give the pudding a stir after about an hour of chilling, then let it finish setting.

Recipe

Chocolate Chia Pudding

• ½ cup chia seeds

• 1 ¾ cups almond milk

• ¼ cup cocoa powder

• 2 Tbsp agave syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

Cherry Compote

• 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp agave syrup

Toppings (optional)

• ½ cup Cocowhip

• Chocolate shavings

• Fresh cherries

Directions

1. Prepare the Chia Pudding:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, agave syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
   Place the mixture in the fridge to set for 2-4 hours, stirring at least once during the chilling time to prevent clumping.

2. Make the Cherry Compote:
   In a small pot, combine the cherries, lemon juice, and agave syrup. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries soften and release their juices (about 5-10 minutes).
   Transfer the compote to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

   

3. Assemble the Pudding Cups:
   Divide the chocolate chia pudding evenly into six cups.
   Spoon the cherry compote on top of each.
   Garnish with Cocowhip, chocolate shavings, and a fresh cherry, if desired.

4. Enjoy!

Storage

These pudding cups stay fresh for 4-5 days in the fridge. If you want to assemble them as needed, you can store the pudding base separately for up to 7 days.

Let me know if you give it a try—I’d love to hear how it turns out!