5-Minute Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding

Happy Cinco de Mayo, foodies!

 Ready to celebrate with a dessert that’s as vibrant as the fiesta itself? This Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding is your ticket to a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed treat that’s vegan, grain-free, and adaptable for paleo or keto vibes. Whether you’re craving a zesty breakfast, a mid-day snack, or a guilt-free dessert, this no-cook superfood pudding comes together in just 5 minutes—or prep it overnight for meal-prep magic. With raw cacao (or cocoa powder) for rich chocolatey goodness, a customizable kick of cayenne or chili powder, and high-fiber chia seeds delivering 11 grams of fiber, 15 grams of protein, and only 226 calories per serving, it’s a party in every bite. Let’s dive into this chocolatey, spicy, high-protein, high-fiber delight!

Why You’ll Love This Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding

• Super Quick: Whip it up in 5 minutes, no cooking required!
• Healthy & Versatile: Vegan, grain-free, paleo, and keto-friendly with a high-protein option.
• High-Fiber Boost: Packed with 11 grams of fiber per serving to support digestion and keep you full.
• Protein Power: Delivers 15 grams of protein per serving for a satisfying, energizing treat.
• Low-Calorie: Only 226 calories per serving (calculated with maple syrup, 1 scoop Truvani vanilla protein, and maca).
• Customizable Heat: Add cayenne or chili powder for a spicy Mexican chocolate twist—or skip it for a milder vibe.
• Meal-Prep Friendly: Make it overnight for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack.
• Superfood Power: Loaded with chia seeds and raw cacao for energy, fiber, and antioxidants.

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5-Minute Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding

Author: Tastfinity Cuisine: Mexican Courses: Breakfast, Desert, snack Recipe Keys: High Protein No Bake Paleo Quick and Easy

Prep Time 5 mins Total Time 5 mins

Calories: 226

Description

Vegan, high-protein, high-fiber, and bursting with cacao and a customizable cayenne kick. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthy dessert. No cook, meal-prep friendly, and SO delish!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2x 1x 2x 3x

• ¹⁄₄ cup chia seeds quick version will thicken further after a few hours or overnight
• ½ cup hot water not boiling
• ½ cup milk dairy or non-dairy for (such as coconut, oat, almond, or soy)
• 2 Tbsp raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ tsp cinnamon powder
• ¹⁄₈ tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder if you don’t like the heat
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup honey, agave or monk fruit/stevia for sugar-free or to taste (this is bittersweet so add more if you prefer sweeter***)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
• 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides for added protein boost optional
• ¹⁄₂ tsp maca powder optional

Instructions

1. Quick 5-Minute Version:

   • In a medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup chia seeds (or 1/3 cup for a denser consistency) with hot water. Stir thoroughly and let rest for 2 minutes. The mixture thickens quickly as the chia seeds soak up the water.
   • Stir in warmed milk, cacao/cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, cayenne or chili powder, sweetener, and optional protein powder, vanilla extract, and maca powder if using. Whisk or using with a fork to combine and break.
   • Allow to sit for a 5 minutes until the mixture thicken to a creamy pudding consistency
   • Spoon pudding into two dishes or jars. Garnish with yogurt, cacao nibs, chocolate chips, a dash of sea salt, or a sprinkle of cinnamon/cayenne for added zest. Serve immediately or place in fridge until ready to eat.

   Overnight Meal-Prep Version:

   • In a bowl, stir all ingredients together until well-combined. You can add to a jar, cover and shake if preferred but you may need to open and stir to ensure the mixture does not have clumps.
   • Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight, stirring after 30 minutes to avoid clumps.
   • Divide into two portions and garnish with yogurt, cacao nibs, chocolate chips, a dash of sea salt, or a sprinkle of cinnamon/cayenne for added zest. Enjoy!

Note

Storage: 3-4 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container.Nutrition per serving (with maple syrup, 1 scoop Truvani vanilla protein, and maca):Calories: 226, Fiber: 11g, Protein: 15g