Chocolate chia pudding is one of those obvious and all-too-easy moves that both you and your child could enjoy–if only said kiddo could get past the very same grainy, poppy texture you likely love. You could mix the chia with oats, as we do in any number of overnight oats variations; that would be breakfast, though. What you want is a pudding for all times, a treat that doesn’t feel like cheating: dessert with, say, nutritional value.
We got you. Our solution is as obvious and all-too-easy as the chocolate chia pudding idea itself: avocado. The fruit of one, when mashed and mixed in with the pudding, provides cover for the chia seeds, blending them into creamy oblivion that gives your child that from-the-box pudding texture, with only the slightest inkling of tiny seeds lurking within; the avocado does not affect the taste and texture. Best of both worlds, really: your kid doesn’t think (s)he’s sucking on sand; he/she gets a few more good fats and a lot of Vitamin A, to boot. And everyone gets chocolate pudding.
Check out this even more veggie and vitamin packed pudding recipe!
Creamy, chocolatey, and packed with nutrients, this chia pudding is a kid-approved twist on a classic healthy treat. It’s easy to prep ahead for quick breakfasts or snacks.
If the mixture looks dense when you’re ready to serve, mix with a splash or two of milk to loosen. You can serve as is, but for a light breakfast or hearty snack try topping with some sliced fruit–bananas would be a great choice–and some granola or crushed nuts.
Feel free to ditch the avocado–just know that it’s going to have a more chewy texture that can be divisive for kids.
Servings 5
Serving Size one bowl
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Brad (the Dad) is the founder and Chief Recipe Officer of New Dad's Kitchen. His own cooking/feeding journey started humbly during his son's infancy, preparing and managing his son's bottle intake in order to support his wife; it has since blossomed into a full-on passion to feed his child and family delicious and healthy meals that can satisfy both a toddler and his very tired parents.
