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Orange & cocoa chia pudding
A chilled chocolate chia pudding scented with orange zest, with the seeds left whole for a gently pebbled texture.
Ingredients
Volumes are approximate. For baking, use a scale; Metric keeps the specified gram weights.
Let’s make it
- Whisk the cocoa with the warm water in a mixing bowl to make a smooth paste. Whisk in the maple syrup, orange zest and milk until no dry cocoa pockets remain.
- Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly, scraping the sides and bottom. Rest for 10 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clusters before they set.
- Divide evenly among four small covered containers. Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below for at least 4 hours, until thick enough to mound softly on a spoon.
- Stir each portion before serving. Keep refrigerated and use within 3 days. This is a whole-seed pudding; it should have a soft, pebbled texture rather than the completely smooth texture of custard.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving · 1 of 4- Calories
- 172 kcal
- Protein
- 6.8 g
- Total carbohydrate
- 20 g
- Total fat
- 8.9 g
- Total sugars
- 10.4 g
Calculated from the listed ingredients and yield. Brands, draining, cooking and portioning can change the result. Not a laboratory analysis.
Calculation notes & sources
ESTIMATED per serving. Brand, crop, preparation, draining, pan residue and substitutions change actual nutrition. Not laboratory analysis. Raw or dry food profiles match pre-cooking edible masses. All listed oil and retained cooking liquid are counted. Cooking moisture changes do not change the stated portion count. No generic nutrient-retention factor is invented. Calories are kcal; protein, total carbohydrate, fat and total sugar are grams. Total carbohydrate includes fiber and is not net carbohydrate. Fiber and sodium are not displayed. Equal portions define yield; roll/latke/meatball counts are explicitly divided. US/Metric display changes do not change these canonical inputs. Primary-source supplements are retained per ingredient where USDA lacks a field; missing values are never silently changed to zero.
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- Vegetarian: Complete ingredient review of Orange & cocoa chia pudding: dry chia seeds; whole milk; unsweetened cocoa powder; pure maple syrup; finely grated orange zest; warm water. No meat, fish, gelatin or animal-rennet cheese is listed; eggs or dairy may be present.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified.
Supporting reference · Supporting reference - Gluten-Free: Complete ingredient review of Orange & cocoa chia pudding: dry chia seeds; whole milk; unsweetened cocoa powder; pure maple syrup; finely grated orange zest; warm water. No wheat, barley or rye ingredient is listed. Oats, when present, must be labeled gluten-free; all packaged ingredients require label checks.
Required label checks: Review the complete listed ingredients and all product labels. Accompaniments and substitutions require a new screen. Processing aids and cross-contact have not been certified. Use gluten-free-labeled oats, baking powder, spices and other packaged ingredients as applicable; avoid gluten cross-contact. This is not a celiac or allergy safety guarantee.
Supporting reference
Calculations are estimates from the specified ingredients and portions. Brands, trimming, substitutions, and cooking losses change the result. This is recipe guidance, not individualized nutrition or medical advice.
Times are estimates. Images illustrate the dish; check ingredients and portions for your needs.
Use a food thermometer for meat, fish, and egg dishes. Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C). Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Safe cooking temperatures · USDA leftover guidance
