Mint Chocolate Chia Pudding with Coconut Whipped Cream Recipe
This Mint Chocolate Chia Pudding is a refreshing and nutritious dessert combining rich cocoa-flavored chia pudding with a light, mint-infused coconut whipped cream topping. Perfect for a healthy treat or a vegan-friendly dessert, it requires minimal ingredients and no cooking, making it easy to prepare ahead and enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
- 1 ¼ cups almond milk
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Mint Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1 can chilled full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ tsp mint extract
- ½ tsp matcha green tea powder (for color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Chia Pudding: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chia seeds, almond milk, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Stir thoroughly to ensure all cocoa powder is dissolved and chia seeds are evenly distributed. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill and thicken while you prepare the whipped cream.
- Prepare the Mint Coconut Whipped Cream: Remove the chilled can of full-fat coconut milk from the fridge and scoop out only the thick white cream on top, leaving the excess liquid behind. Transfer the cream to a separate medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add Flavor and Color: Add ¼ teaspoon of mint extract for a refreshing taste and ½ teaspoon of matcha green tea powder to give a natural green hue to the whipped cream. These additions enhance the cream’s mint flavor and appearance.
- Whip the Coconut Cream: Using a hand mixer or whisk, whip the coconut cream for 3 to 5 minutes until it becomes light, fluffy, and resembles the texture of traditional whipped cream.
- Assemble the Pudding: Take serving cups or glasses and layer a portion of the chocolate chia pudding at the bottom. Top each with a generous dollop of the mint coconut whipped cream for a beautiful contrast of flavors and textures.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for additional time if you prefer your pudding colder. Enjoy this healthy, vegan, and delicious dessert!
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for best whipping results; chill it thoroughly overnight.
- You can adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to the chia pudding.
- Matcha powder is used primarily for natural coloring but adds a subtle flavor; feel free to omit or reduce if preferred.
- For stronger mint flavor, increase mint extract slightly but do so cautiously, as it can be potent.
- This pudding keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but whipped cream texture is best fresh.
Keywords: chia pudding, mint chocolate pudding, vegan dessert, healthy pudding, coconut whipped cream, no-cook dessert, gluten free, dairy free
