{"id":18305,"date":"2022-02-03T11:37:34","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T06:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=18305"},"modified":"2024-10-22T11:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T06:18:56","slug":"chocolate-orange-chia-pudding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/chocolate-orange-chia-pudding\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a year of hiatus from chia puddings and almost a month from the blog, I\u2019m back with a chocolate orange chia pudding recipe. It\u2019s exactly the treat I needed after weeks of recovery from COVID-19. Thick and luscious<\/strong>, the delicious treat is rich and decadent without being heavy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

I agree that of all life\u2019s pleasures, few are more indulgent than a good chocolate dessert recipe. But, trust me when I say, adding the citrusy brightness of orange takes the pudding to a whole new zenith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to chia seeds or haven\u2019t explored the chocolate-orange pairing, this is an awesome place to start. It\u2019ll give you a sense of chia\u2019s absorption power and the ultimate harmony of good flavor combinations, like orange and chocolate, play in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>How to make chocolate orange chia pudding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, I\u2019ve made plenty of chia puddings. Plenty. Why? Because they can be adapted in a range of ways. Seriously, the options are endless. Also, because it\u2019s a 3-step process, folks. Mix, chill, and garnish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1: Mix everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mix yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, cocoa powder, fresh orange juice, and zest really well. Cover the jar and set it aside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, I use milk (non-dairy or usual) as the chia pudding base. Those require overnight chilling. But since I\u2019ve had no energy or patience (thank you, covid), this time I used yogurt. With yogurt, you don\u2019t have to wait (with barely contained patience, in my case) as long for the pudding to set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Let it set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chia seeds can absorb almost 30 times their weight in water. The process is fairly quick, but the more time you give them, the more they soften and swell. I recommend anywhere between 20 minutes and up to 2 hours to get that perfect gel-like feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once set, give the pudding a stir and check for consistency. Me and mine love a nice thick, creamy chia pudding. But feel free to adjust the consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n