This Sugar Free Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding is an incredibly easy, low-carb dessert that delivers a rich, mousse-like texture highly similar to traditional tapioca pudding. Perfect for a diabetes-friendly lifestyle, a single serving contains 10g of total carbohydrates but provides 5g of dietary fiber, bringing it down to just 5g of net carbs.
The recipe relies on highly nutritious chia seeds to thicken the pudding naturally, combined with unsweetened almond milk and antioxidant-rich cacao powder. Sweetened with a controlled honey and stevia blend, this pudding can be prepped ahead over the weekend and distributed into ramekins for an effortless, guilt-free treat to enjoy all week long.
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Sugar-Free Chia Seed Pudding for Diabetics
4
servings5
minutes130
kcalIngredients
300ml (1 1/4 cups) almond milk
45g (1/4 cup) chia seeds
3 tbsp cacao powder
1 tbsp honey & stevia blend (such as Whole Earth)
Optional Toppings: Fresh strawberries, cacao nibs
Directions
- Combine: In a medium bowl, add the chia seeds, cacao powder, and the honey/stevia blend. Mix them together until well combined.
- Add Liquid: Pour in the almond milk and continue to whisk thoroughly until all of the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
- Chill: Place the mixture into the refrigerator and leave it to set for 4 to 6 hours. During this time, the chia seeds will swell and absorb the liquid, creating a thick, mousse-like consistency.
- Portion and Garnish: Give the pudding a quick final stir, spoon it evenly into four individual ramekin dishes, and garnish with your favorite toppings like sliced strawberries or cacao nibs before serving.
Notes
- Adjusting Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter dessert, you can easily add an extra 1-2 teaspoons of your favorite granular sweetener or stir in 2-3 drops of liquid stevia.
- Alternative Sweeteners: To completely omit the honey blend, swap it out for approximately 5 drops of pure liquid stevia to maintain a low glycemic profile.
- Meal Prep Advantage: This pudding holds its texture beautifully in the fridge, making it a reliable grab-and-go option for snack rotations.
