• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Soups
  • One Pot
  • Baking
  • Meat and Fish
  • Celiac Resources
  • Breakfast
  • Snack
  • Dessert
  • Sides
  • Gluten Free Living
  • Gluten Free Travel
  • Van Life
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
Vibrantly G-Free
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Soups
  • One Pot
  • Baking
  • Meat and Fish
  • Celiac Resources
  • Breakfast
  • Snack
  • Dessert
  • Sides
  • Gluten Free Living
  • Gluten Free Travel
  • Van Life
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Breakfast

    Mocha Chia Pudding

    February 4, 2021 by Jamie · 4 Comments

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
    Mocha Chia Pudding - vegan, gluten-free, paleo breakfast or snack
    Mocha Chia Pudding - vegan, gluten-free, paleo breakfast or snack
    Mocha Chia Pudding - vegan, gluten-free, paleo breakfast or snack

    This Mocha Chia Pudding is my current afternoon snack obsession! Requiring only 5 easy-to-find ingredient and 5 minutes, this easy no-cook recipe is too perfect to pass up! With 8 grams of protein, it's a healthy breakfast or treat that's vegan, gluten-free, and paleo.

    Mocha Chia Pudding with fresh raspberries and vanilla coconut yogurt

    Pin
    Share
    Pocket
    Tweet

    Few ingredients and no-cooking-required makes it the perfect companion for travel, road trips, and busy mornings. Besides, when breakfast and snacks taste like my favorite coffee and chocolate dessert combination, who could say no?

    This recipe is an easy adaptation from the classic Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe, and we've grown to love it even more! Whether the morning calls for a quick getaway or a leisurely meal, this fits the bill either way.

    We also love it as a pick-me-up snack. The protein, sugar, and caffeine are perfect for a long day of work or when the kids have more energy than you do (proud Auntie right here!).

    Whether you choose to enjoy it for breakfast or a snack, you’ll be glad you decided to take my advice and give it a try!

    Why you’ll love this Mocha Chia Pudding Recipe:

    • It's the easiest chocolate and coffee dessert you can make!
    • Such a comforting flavor for an early or mid-day foodie oasis
    • It makes a nice thick pudding that won’t spill in your backpack
    • Perfect for travel and on-the-go!

    Mocha Chia Pudding with fresh raspberries and vanilla coconut yogurt topped with chocolate chips and cocoa powder

    Two Mocha Chia Pudding jars ready for a special date!

    Overhead view of two Mocha Chia Pudding with fresh raspberries and vanilla coconut yogurt

    What to know before you start:

    Cool your coffee.

    To be honest, I haven't tried making it with hot coffee. But I do know that hot liquids with coconut milk can cause it to spoil quickly. And shaking a hot jar of liquid can build up unsafe or unpleasant pressure.

    With that in mind, I think it's just best to cool the coffee to room-ish temperature or cooler and play it safe.

    Find your own perfect chia pudding consistency.

    This recipe makes a nice thick pudding. Add a little more liquid to thin.

    Prevent clumps — make sure you shake/stir it well.

    You know you’re finished shaking/stirring when the chia seeds are separated (not sticking together) and remain in the mixture rather than floating to the top (note that some will still float).

    Tips to make my Mocha Chia Pudding Recipe on the road:

    From warm Hawaii campsites to cycling the Pacific Coast and van life, Mocha Chia Pudding is a favorite healthy snack!

    Check out my Simple 2-ingredient Chia Seed Pudding Recipe for a list of travel tips.

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    Mocha Chia Pudding with fresh raspberries and vanilla coconut yogurt

    Mocha Chia Pudding


    ★★★★★

    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Jamie -- Vibrantly g-Free
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1
    • Diet: Vegan
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    An easy 5-ingredient & 5 minute Mocha Chia Pudding for breakfast or snack! This easy no-cook recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and paleo.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • ⅓ cup strong coffee, cooled
    • ⅓ cup full fat coconut milk (if solid, warm until liquid)
    • 3 Tablespoons chia seeds
    • 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
    • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
    • Optional: ¼ teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a jar. Secure the lid and shake or stir until well mixed. Let rest for a minute, then shake or stir again. Let rest for another minute, then mix one more time.
    2. Let sit for at least two hours — I prefer overnight. Top with fresh fruit and plant-based yogurt if you like. My favorite toppings are fresh raspberries, vanilla coconut yogurt, and chocolate chips!

    Notes

    Cool your coffee. Hot liquids with coconut milk can cause it to spoil quickly. And shaking a hot jar of liquid can build up unsafe or unpleasant pressure. It's best to cool the coffee to room-ish temperature or cooler and play it safe.

    This recipe makes a nice thick pudding. Add a little more liquid to thin.

    You know you’re finished shaking/stirring when the chia seeds are separated (not sticking together) and remain in the mixture rather than floating to the top (note that some will still float).

    • Prep Time: 5
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: No cook
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: paleo breakfast, gluten free snack, chia pudding, mocha dessert

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @vibrantlygfree on Instagram and hashtag it #vibrantlygfree

    Hungry for more?

    Check out our other Chia Pudding Recipes:

    • Simple Chia Seed Pudding Recipe >> 2-ingredient paleo breakfast
    • Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe
    • Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
    • Easy Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding

    Or Try these awesome gluten-free breakfast recipes:

    • The 3 Best Gluten Free Smoothie Recipes
    • Rice Porridge >> quick + easy GF breakfast

    Or jump to our tasty gluten-free Recipe Index <3

    With love and gratitude,

    ❤︎ Jamie

    Pin
    Share
    Pocket
    Tweet
    « Super Tasty Baked Cottage Fries
    Leaving the Van Life : January 2021 Recap »

    Subscribe

    for email updates!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rachael

      February 06, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      Chocolate for breakfast! This is a recipe after my own heart.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Jamie

        March 04, 2021 at 1:04 pm

        Me too! I just can't stop eating this one. At least once a week 😉 I'm so glad you're enjoying it!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    2. Elizabeth P.

      February 10, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      This is my favorite super quick breakfast for on the go--it has protein, caffeine, and a great taste and texture!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Jamie

        February 23, 2021 at 10:01 pm

        That's how we use it too! Thank you so much for the review Elizabeth 🙂

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

    Primary Sidebar

    Hey Friend!

    Eating gluten free food made on a camp stove in my sprinter camper van

    Hi, I'm Jamie! I share tasty and simple gluten-free recipes made in my camper van. I also write tips for van life and gluten-free living.

    More about me →

    Currently Trending

    • Impossibly Authentic Dairy Free Tiramisu
    • Foolproof Gluten-Free French Baguette
    • How to go Gluten Free - 10 BEST tips for Beginners
    • Printable Gluten Free Grocery List + 10 Tips!

    Seasonal Favorites

    • Showstopper Gluten-Free Apple Coffee Cake
    • Dairy Free Swedish Meatballs
    • Savory Pumpkin Stew
    • Healthy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins with almond flour

    Footer

    About your recipe developer

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Former math and science teacher, now full-time blogger. I live in a converted sprinter van (#vanlife). Favorite things are hiking, traveling, and fresh berries. More about me →

    My Favorites

    Six gluten free strawberry muffins with chocolate chips and butter on the side.
    Side view of three squares of Christmas Rocky Road on a plate to show layers of chocolate, almonds, marshmallows, and pomegranate seeds.
    Side view of a skillet filled with vegan swedish meatballs in a buttery vegan gravy.

    Copyright © 2022 · Vibrantly g free