This hazelnut chocolate chia pudding (aka “nutella” chia pudding!) is a healthy breakfast option that you can prepare ahead! Packed with nourishing fats, protein, and fiber - it’s vegan, gluten-free and paleo. 

While we love an energizing açai smoothie bowl or a high protein green smoothie to kick off the day - sometimes the craving strikes for something a little sweeter!

This hazelnut chocolate chia pudding is made with just 5 pantry staples! Prepare it the night before for an easy, energizing breakfast (or snack) that the whole family will enjoy. It tastes like a healthier version of nutella thanks to the cocoa, hazelnut butter, and dates for sweetness! Best of all, it's filled with nourishing ingredients, and doesn't contain any refined sugar.

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Nutrient Breakdown

Hazelnut butter - is a nutritional powerhouse great for supporting brain health, cardiovascular health, supporting healthy hair skin and nails, and managing blood sugar. Out of all the nuts - hazelnuts have the highest content of proanthocyanidins (1), which are a class of polyphenols that have significantly high antioxidant activity! Read more about the health benefits of polyphenols here.

Chia seeds - are a great source of soluble fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids! They are also rich in antioxidants, and contain minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, and calcium. This impressive nutrient profile is what makes chia seeds nourishing for your digestive system, and great for balancing blood sugar levels. Chia seeds are very hydrophilic, which allows them to easily take on lots of water - making them ideal for creating pudding!

Dates - our favourite natural sweetener! Dates contain 4 g of fiber per 46 g serving (approximately 2 dates). Fiber helps to slow gastric emptying, leading to feeling of fullness, and reducing the spike in blood sugar that results from eating sugar or simple carbohydrates. In addition, dates numerous antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals!

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Hazelnut Chocolate Chia Pudding

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Servings:

4

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Calories:

154

This hazelnut chocolate chia pudding (aka “nutella” chia pudding!) is a healthy breakfast option that you can prepare ahead! Packed with nourishing fats, protein, and fiber - it’s vegan, gluten-free and paleo.

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Ingredients

• 2 medjool dates

• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (400 ml)

• 2 tablespoons hazelnut butter

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 4 tablespoons chia seeds

Optional Toppings

• Hazelnut butter

• Hazelnuts

• Fresh berries

Directions

1. Add the dates to a small bowl of water, and let sit 8-10 hours overnight to soften. Remove the seeds.

2. To a high speed blender, add the coconut milk, soaked medjool dates, and hazelnut butter. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes. Add in the cocoa powder, and blend again until smooth.

3. Pour the coconut milk mixture from the blender into a small mixing bowl. Whisk in the chia seeds, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the mixture thicken.

4. Pour into individual serving cups, jars, or ramekins. Add toppings including hazelnut butter, hazelnuts, and fresh berries (if including).

5. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Recipe Note

Chia seed pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 1 month. When ready to enjoy, let thaw in the fridge overnight, then enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition

Serving Size

1 serving

Calories (per serving)

154% (daily value)

Amount/Serving % (daily value)

Carbs

19 grams

Cholesterol

0 milligrams

Fat

9 grams

Fiber

7 grams

Protein

3 grams

Saturated Fat

2 grams

Sodium

3 milligrams

Sugar

11 grams

Trans Fat

0 grams

Unsaturated Fat

6 grams

Calcium

129 milligrams

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Holistic Nutritionist Jasmine Ouellette

Jasmine is the Head of Marketing & Communications at nomz, and a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner. With a background in Biology and Holistic Nutrition, Jasmine is passionate about sharing science-backed wellness information and healthy recipes to help elevate mental and physical health. Do you have a wellness topic, nutrition question, or recipe you’d like to see here on the naturally delicious blog? Drop Jazz an email and she will be sure to answer your questions in an upcoming blog post: jasmine@nomz.com