2 1/2 cups water
1 cup cashews
2 tablespoons cacao powder
2 tablespoons honey or other liquid sweetener
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup chia seeds (reserve)
Directions
1. Blend cashews and water until nice and smooth.
2. Add everything else (except the chia seeds). Blend again.
3. Place the chia seeds in a bowl. Add the blended mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure the chia seeds are well distributed.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 1 hour - ideally longer). (The purpose for refrigerating is to allow the chia seeds to plump up over time. They will increase approximately 10 times their size! And they will thicken the pudding in a few hours.)
5. Eat in the morning or for dessert in the evening! Stir well again before eating.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Another chia pudding recipe for you! And this one has a how-to tutorial to match :)
This is a delicious raw chocolate pudding recipe. If you get the ratios right, it tastes like melted chocolate ice cream.
If you have trouble finding chia seeds in your local community, try requesting that your local health store bring them in. They can also be ordered online here.
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Mazen
Jul 15, 2012
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I replaced the honey with Manuka Honey, and used Vanilla powder instead. The mix is delicious. The recipe is in the fridge, and ready to be eaten soon :)
Question: do you usually use whole raw cashews or pieces in your recipe?
The Rawtarian
Jul 28, 2012
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Usually whole raw cashews but I have used pieces too - the latter are usually cheaper
Otillie
Sep 09, 2012
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Mine's in the fridge now! Can't wait to try it!
The Rawtarian
Sep 10, 2012
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Hope you like! I have had mixed reviews on this one, but I really like it a lot and I make it often
Marya
Oct 28, 2012
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A-maz-ing!!!! I will make this treat over and over.
Thanks again!
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
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My pleasure Marya :)
Becca
Nov 05, 2012
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I am so bummed! This pudding turned out too chunky and not smooth at all. :( By the taste of it I know this pudding could be very delicious. Any idea why it's not smooth?
The Rawtarian
Nov 05, 2012
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Hi Becca, if you don't like the little chia chunks there is a simple solution... just blend the chia seeds in with the mixture instead of reserving them. I like the little lumps, but if you want it smooth that's the solution :)
Becca
Nov 07, 2012
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Dang, I took your suggestion and made it and it taste amazing, but, I can't stop eating it! :) THANKS!
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2012
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Haha I am so glad it worked out well for you in the end!
Alice
Nov 16, 2012
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What did I do wrong? Too much liquid.....I used 2.5cups
The Rawtarian
Nov 25, 2012
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It needs to thicken in the fridge for a few hours
jaimie
Jan 24, 2013
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thanks for the best chia pudding recipe yet! i do have to say, tho, that i had to use twice as much chia seeds to get a thick-enough pudding. ...
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Hi Jaimie - thanks for your note. As a result of yours and other comments I have now increased the recommended chia seed amount from 1/3 cup to half a cup. Thanks all for your feedback, you're what makes this place great!
Zoie
Feb 03, 2013
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Thank you so much, your recipes are amazing...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this pudding!!
The Rawtarian
Feb 03, 2013
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Love that you love it Zoie!
Nicole
Mar 01, 2013
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I will be nice to have the calorie amounts for each dishes :) Thank you!
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The Rawtarian
Mar 03, 2013
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Hi Nicole, thanks for your idea :)
Terese
Mar 04, 2013
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I'm thinking of trying to do this for breakfast some day, and my question is: how long can I have in in the fridge after I made it? I thought if I do the whole recipe and leave it in the fridge one more day? It sounds like it's enough food for two breakfasts? :-) Hugs from Sweden!
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2013
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Hi Terese, this is great for breakfast. This keeps really well in the fridge for about 3 days. Just stir up before serving.
This could probably do two or three breakfasts - I would also add some other stuff to it for breakfast, like maybe some sliced bananas or sliced or spiralized apples, etc. to builk it up a bit.
Hope this helps!
Barbara
Mar 05, 2013
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Hello! Thank you so much for all your yummy recipes. I made this pudding last night. I have a vitamix and followed your video directions to a T (except I did use a vanilla bean). The taste was just as you said...melted chocolate ice cream! I let it sit overnight and went to have a bowl for breakfast. My question is this: should the consistency be thick like regular pudding or more batter like? Mine was still like a thin pancake batter. Very soupy. There were still crunchy chia seeds it it too. My chia was several months old. Could it have gone bad? I did what you said and stirred a little batter in first to chia and thoroughly mixed it before adding the rest. Oh we'll I'm drinking it with crunchy chia! Still yummy! But I'd love your feedback on what might have gone wrong. Thanks.
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2013
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Hi Barbara, perhaps the chia seeds weren't mixed in properly? I have never had crunchy chia before :) I've never had chia seed go bad on me.
Definitely should be more like a slightly runny pudding - halfway between regular pudding and badder.
Sounds like something was a bit off with the chia seeds if I had to guess :)
Kim
Mar 29, 2013
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Can this be made with a nut other than cashew, almond or peanut? (I'm intolerant to them.)
The Rawtarian
Mar 30, 2013
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Hi Kim, yes, try macadamia nuts
jacquie
Apr 01, 2013
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Yum! Im gonna make it now
The Rawtarian
Apr 01, 2013
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Excellent Jacquie! Let me know how it turns out :)
jacquie
Apr 02, 2013
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Unbelievably AWESOME, i blended 70% of the chia for thickness and kept 30% for a bit of chew!
Only trouble i have to not to overeat! I divided into 4 serves. Had to put chains on the fridge to stop seconds. Haa!
Thanks!!
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2013
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Sounds yummy Jacquie!
Hayley
May 08, 2013
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I love this recipe! Tastes great and is SO, SO easy!
Thanks heaps!
Hayley
May 08, 2013
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Oh and yes hard to put down once you start on it!
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
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Too true, Hayley lol
Whitney
May 09, 2013
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taste AMAZING and super fast and easy to make!
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
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Hi Whitney! So glad you like. This seems to be a love-it or hate-it recipe. lol
Elizabeth
May 12, 2013
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You've done a great job here. But I have to say, one problem with so many raw foods, especially *dessert* type recipe's and creams, sauces, dips, is if you are allergic to cashews you're simply out of luck.
Have you found a substitute for cashews in your recipes.
Elizabeth
May 12, 2013
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I'm going to reply to my own comment since I didn't realize I was commenting on the pudding recipe. A good base for this recipe without cashews is avocado.
Here's my Chocolate Pudding recipe:
by Elizabeth Roberts, Natural Chef
INGREDIENTS:
2 ripe avocadoes
½ c dark cacao powder
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ - 1/3 c honey or maple syrup
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ - 1/3 c water
DIRECTIONS:
1. Into a food processor or blender, put avocado flesh, cacao, sea salt, ¼ cup honey, and cinnamon.
2. Pulse 4-5 times to combine. Scrape down sides then allow processor to run to fully combine.
3. If too stiff add ¼ cup water, pulse to combine.
4. Taste. Add more honey for additional sweetness. Or more water to smooth out.
5. Best if made ahead and allowed to chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
When serving, top with chopped nuts or fruit.
NOTE: refrain from using too much agave nectar in your daily diet because it is higher in glucose than HFCS.
Hilary
May 15, 2013
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This is lovely. Can it be frozen? Thanks
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The Rawtarian
May 16, 2013
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Hi Hilary, best to freeze as popsicles or in little ice cube trays to use in smoothies
Sara
May 26, 2013
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Hi! This sounds really good, going to make it today!
I was wondering though if you had a good recipe for vanilla sauce to go with the pudding?
Thanks! :)
The Rawtarian
May 26, 2013
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Hi Sara! I do have a nice vanilla icing, but not a vanilla sauce per se. Here's the icing, but I don't think it would go with this pudding very well. https://www.therawtarian.com/raw-cream-cheese-icing-recipe
Hope this helps a bit at least! :)
Nehan Poole
Jun 19, 2013
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Really a very healthy recipe Rawtarian!!
I had done some experiment like I replaced the honey with Manuka honey, and used Vanilla powder instead. Its really delicious.
Karen
Jun 19, 2013
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Hi what do you mean reserve?
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