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    Tangerine Chocolate Chia Pudding

    Published: Dec 16, 2020 · by Veronika Sykorova · This post may contain affiliate links · 32 Comments

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    Tangerine Chocolate Chia Pudding in a bowl on a dark wooden table with a cup of coffee on the left.

    This Tangerine Chocolate Chia Pudding is the perfect breakfast for the winter. The perfect combination of sweet and tangy, and refreshing and creamy. It's so easy to make and a great way to switch it up if you're tired of making oatmeal.

    I sneak in chia seeds into my breakfast whenever I can or I simply devote the whole breakfast to them and make chia pudding. It's so good! If you haven't tried chia pudding yet, definitely do! You can make it ahead the night before and save time in the morning.

    Tangerine Chocolate Chia Pudding in a bowl on a dark wooden table with a cup of coffee on the left.

    How to make chia pudding:

    What I love about this Tangerine Chocolate Chia Pudding, or any chia pudding really, is that you can make it ahead the night before and just scoop it out into a bowl and top with berries in the morning or eat it straight from the jar on the go.

    These two flavors are great on their own but I decided to combine them for a fancy but super easy breakfast.

    To make chia pudding, all you need to do is combine chia seeds with any liquid in a 1:3 ratio. If you use 1 tablespoon chia seeds, add 3 tablespoon milk. The longer you let the chia seeds soak, the thicker it will be. For meal prepping chia pudding, I recommend 1:4 ratio. It's going to seem too thin but it will get up and get thicker after a few hours.

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    • chia seeds
    • tangerine juice
    • plant-based milk (I really like almond or cashew milk here but you can use any milk you like)
    • maple syrup (or the sweetener of your choice)
    • cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
    • cinnamon
    • vanilla extract

    If you don't have tangerines on hand or can't buy bottled fresh tangerine juice, you can use orange juice instead. Oranges and chocolate are an amazing combination too and almost the same. You can also add some orange extract.

    Tangerine Chocolate Chia Pudding in a bowl on a dark wooden table with a cup of coffee on the left.
    A hand holding a spoonful of Tangerine Chocolate Chia Pudding

    More Chia Pudding Recipes:

    • Baobab Orange Chia Pudding
    • Berry Chocolate Chia Parfait
    • Raspberry Chia Overnight Oats with Acai
    Tangerine Chocolate Chia Pudding in a bowl on a dark wooden table.
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    Tangerine Chocolate Chia Pudding in a bowl on a dark wooden table with a cup of coffee on the left.

    Tangerine & Chocolate Chia Pudding

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    • Author: The Healthful Ideas
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 1 hour
    • Total Time: 20 mins
    • Yield: 1-2 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Delicious vegan gluten-free breakfast you can make 1-3 days ahead.


    Ingredients

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    Tangerine Chia Pudding:

    • 3 tbsp chia seeds
    • ¾ cup freshly squeezed tangerine juice (3-4 tangerines)
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

    Chocolate Chia Pudding:

    • 3 tbsp chia seeds
    • ¾ cup plant-based milk (I like almond or cashew here)
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or sub honey, blackstrap molasses, chopped dates, coconut sugar, or stevia)
    • 2 tbsp raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract (or sub ¼ tsp vanilla powder)
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
    • ½ tsp Christmas Spice Blend (optional)
    • For serving: a tangerine, berries, nuts, seeds, or dried fruit

    Instructions

    1. Prepare two mason jars.
    2. In the first one, mix all the ingredients for the tangerine chia pudding and in the other all the ingredients for the chocolate chia pudding.
    3. Leave them to soak for about 5 minutes and stir both to get rid of any clumps. Cover with a lid and refrigerate both for at least an hour or overnight.
    4. When ready to eat: Divide both chia puddings between two bowls or jars and top with pieces of tangerine, berries, or any other toppings of choice.
    5. Enjoy!

    Notes

    The chia pudding lasts in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

    The nutritional information for this recipe is just an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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    Comments

    1. Hannah says

      December 02, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      Oh my word, this looks amazing! Are your pictures are gorgeous!! <3 Pinning for later!

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 04, 2016 at 10:17 pm

        Thank you so much, Hannah! :)

        Reply
    2. Karen - Sarcastic Parent says

      December 03, 2016 at 4:10 am

      I sounds really delicious. I am always llooking for new ways to make a chia pudding and I never thought of adding citrus.

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 04, 2016 at 10:17 pm

        Yeah it's an amazing combo, you really should try it! :)

        Reply
    3. Kate says

      December 03, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      Such an interesting mixture of flavors! I am definitely going to have to give this recipe a shot and see what my kids think of it!

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 04, 2016 at 10:18 pm

        YAY! I really hope they love it! :)

        Reply
    4. Sarah | Well and Full says

      December 10, 2016 at 1:01 am

      I've never tried chocolate + clementines together but it sounds amazing! :)

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 10, 2016 at 10:44 am

        It's such a festive combo! I love it<3

        Reply
    5. candy says

      December 17, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      We love the taste of tangerine so this chia pudding would be perfect. Plus you have chocolate which pairs well with tangerine. I also like how you added the banana on top. Delicious looking bowl.

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 17, 2016 at 8:59 pm

        Thanks so much, Candy! I love the tangerine chocolate combo, it's so good :)

        Reply
    6. Lauren says

      December 17, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      This looks like a game changer! So excited to try making this :)

      Lauren
      basicbabelauren.com

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 17, 2016 at 8:58 pm

        Thanks, Lauren :) hope you love it!

        Reply
    7. michelle says

      December 17, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      Wow. This looks amazing!!

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 17, 2016 at 8:57 pm

        Thanks, Michelle!

        Reply
    8. Clarissa says

      December 17, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Pinned this earlier - looks so incredible! I love citrus + chocolate flavor combos!

      -Clarissa @ The View From Here

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 17, 2016 at 9:00 pm

        Thank you so much, Clarissa! Me too! :)

        Reply
    9. Nicole | The Professional Mom Project says

      December 18, 2016 at 12:58 am

      Yum! I really like chia pudding. I'll have to give this combo a try.

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 18, 2016 at 2:13 pm

        Let me know how it was if you do :)

        Reply
    10. Amanda says

      December 19, 2016 at 2:55 am

      Tangerine and chocolate are really a traditional Christmas flavor combination. If it wasn't for the fact that I don't have any cacao, and it's bedtime soon, I'd be in the kitchen. I haven't much experience with the chia seeds. It doesn't look like this could be made ahead like overnight oats. Anyway...pinning for later!

      Reply
      • thehealthfulideas says

        December 19, 2016 at 11:15 am

        It's my absolute favorite combo. The smell of tangerines always reminds me of Christmas. And it totally can be made ahead! You just mix the two puddings in separate jars and leave them in the fridge until you're ready to serve them! :)

        Reply
        • Amanda says

          December 19, 2016 at 1:59 pm

          Thanks. I would be great to just pull one out of the refrigerator for a ready breakfast. Have a great day! :)

          Reply
    11. Claudia says

      December 16, 2020 at 11:50 am

      That is so amazing! I love all the health benefits of chia, and citrus and chocolate are so perfect together. I can't wait!

      Reply
    12. Brianne says

      December 16, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Holy moly! This recip is like dessert for breakfast, and I am so on board for that. I have to make this.

      Reply
    13. Kileen says

      December 16, 2020 at 11:41 pm

      Oh my goodness this looks so yummy! I love the added fruits as well! I'm sure this would give you energy for hours!

      Reply
    14. Elizabeth O says

      December 17, 2020 at 4:50 am

      I love chia infused dishes. This chocolate pudding looks absolutely delicious.

      Reply
    15. Emily Fata says

      December 17, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Yuuuummy! This looks like it would be such a great recipe to try out over the winter holidays.

      Reply
    16. knycx journeying says

      December 17, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      It's a wonderful recipe and I love a great Chia pudding! Thanks for the recipe and I would love to try making them at home, or at work, it would be a lovely snack for me :) - Knycx Journeying

      Reply
    17. Ashley T says

      December 17, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      This looks so delicious and I would love to make this at home.

      Reply
    18. Dominique Walton Brooks says

      December 17, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      Your pics are lovely! I haven't had a lot of success with chia pudding but this might be a good one to try.

      Reply
    19. Ntensibe Edgar says

      December 18, 2020 at 3:37 am

      This is some serious pudding we got right here! I love for chocolate.

      Reply
    20. Nimra khan says

      December 19, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      it looks so delicious and yummy. I will definitely try this pudding for my hubby on sunday.

      Reply
    21. katrina m kroeplin says

      December 22, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      i need to have this like right now. saving to make very soon. it looks so good.

      Reply

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