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Almond Joy Chia Pudding (non-dairy)

Jillian Wade — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:09:00 +0000

This Easy 6-Ingredient Almond Joy Chia Pudding is dairy-free, requires no baking and is the perfect healthy dessert or snack.

It costs about $6.72 to make four servings of this chia pudding. The cost per serving is just $1.68.

If you love Chia Pudding as much as I do, I highly recommend trying my Cinnamon Plum Chia Pudding in addition to this Almond Joy Chia Pudding.

You are going to love these chewy chia seeds submerged in chocolatey, coconutty goodness. Let’s not forget those crunchy slivered almonds! This pudding takes the classic flavors of a favorite candy bar, Almond Joy, without the sugars and carbs!

The recipe uses chia seeds, chocolate, slivered almonds, and coconut milk to create this extremely satisfying bowl of goodness. Almond Joy Chia Pudding is perfect for curbing the afternoon snacking dilemma, breakfast on the go, or dessert after dinner.

What ingredients go in this easy almond joy chia pudding?

Chia seeds–not only are chia seeds good for you, but they will also play as the coagulator, or in other words, they will help make the dessert pudding-like.

Coconut milk–will add creaminess and coconut flavor.

Maple syrup–adds natural sweetness.

Cocoa powder–make the pudding its chocolate flavor.

Mini Chocolate chips–because why not!?

Slivered almonds– gives the perfect amount of crunch, that’s not too hard.

Usually, I would make a list of substitutions or additions, but there are none. Seriously, changing ingredients like oat milk for coconut milk will alter the taste– creating something entirely different.

INGREDIENTS AND COST

RECIPE COST: $6.72

PRICE PER SERVING: $1.68

2 ½ cups coconut milk – $1.55
4 Tablespoons chia seeds – $1.56
½ cup non-dairy chocolate chips – $2.20
3 Tablespoons maple syrup – $0.84
⅓ cup slivered almonds – $0.37
2 Tablespoons cocoa powder – $0.20

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.

HOW TO MAKE ALMOND JOY CHIA PUDDING

First, stir together the coconut milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup in a mixing bowl.
Then, using another mixing bowl, add half of the coconut milk chia mixture. Sift in the cocoa powder and then mix in the chocolate chips.
Use saran wrap to cover both bowls and set them in the fridge to chill for at least six hours.
Next, layer a 4 oz serving glass with the coconut chia pudding followed by the chocolate chia pudding until you reach the middle of the glass.
At the middle of the glass, add slivered almonds and chocolate chips. Layer and repeat until all of the ingredients have finished.
Finally, garnish the top of the pudding with more slivered almonds and chocolate chips before serving.

STORAGE TIPS

Serve: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this pudding out for longer than 2 hours.

Store: Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

Freeze: Chia pudding does not freeze and defrost well. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

RECIPE FAQ’S

What are the health benefits of chia seeds?

You definitely want chia seeds in your diet. I say this because not only do they offer many benefits like fiber, plant protein, and calcium, to name a few, but they do so with few calories. Healthy + thin, alright, that’s what I’m talking about!

Are you looking for more chia seed recipes? Try my Greek Yogurt Chia Parfait with Strawberry Applesauce. It’s perfectly sweet and a quick breakfast to meal-prep.

What does chia pudding taste like?

Chia seeds themselves have no flavor. They will pretty much taste like whatever liquid you decide to soak them in. In this case, some layers will taste like coconut, and the other will taste chocolatey.

How healthy is chia pudding?

Chia pudding is healthy! Chia seeds are rich in vitamins and high in fiber. It keeps you full and satisfied much longer than a bowl of cereal or another snack will.

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Easy Almond Joy Chia Pudding (non-dairy)

This Easy 6-Ingredient Almond Joy Chia Pudding is dairy-free, requires no baking and is the perfect healthy dessert or snack.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword chia pudding, dairy-free

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings people

Calories 508kcal

Author Jillian

Cost $6.72

Equipment

mixing bowls
mixing spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Liquid measuring cup
4 oz serving glass

Ingredients

2 ½ cups coconut milk
4 tbsp chia seeds
½ cup non-dairy chocolate chips (mini preferred + more for garnish)
3 tbsp maple syrup
⅓ cup slivered almonds
2 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, add the coconut milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup. Stir all the ingredients until well-combined, set aside.
In another mixing bowl, add half of the coconut milk chia mixture. Sift in the coco powder, add the chocolate chips, and mix well until all the ingredients are well-incorporated.
Cover both bowls with ceramic wrap or a lid and place into the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours or until both liquids become pudding-like. When ready, let’s put it all together.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

In your favorite 4 oz serving glass, first layer the bottom with the coconut chia pudding. Next, layer the chocolate chia pudding until you reach the middle of the glass.
When you reach the middle of the glass, add slivered almonds and chocolate chips. Layer and repeat until all of your ingredients have finished.
Garnish the top of the pudding with more slivered almonds and more mini chocolate chips.
Enjoy immediately or make them ahead and store them in the fridge for up to three days.

Notes

I used coconut milk from Aldi.
Add shredded fresh or dried coconut for more coconut flavor.
If you are feeding a crowd, make sure to double or triple the amount accordingly.
Chia seeds didn’t thicken? Add more chia seeds and allow them to sit for an hour or until desired consistency is met.

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Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups – 3 Ingredients!

Jillian Wade — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 03:50:00 +0000

Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups – 3 Ingredients!

These Decadent Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups feature a rich coconut filling inside a dark chocolate shell. A simple, no-bake, vegan-friendly dessert. The cups are made with fresh coconut butter.

Coconut Butter Cups

These Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups are simple to prepare and feature a rich coconut butter filling in a chocolate shell. They require only three main ingredients and no baking. The result is a smooth, chocolatey treat that satisfies cravings without relying on highly processed additives.

You can make these right at home with minimal equipment. The dark chocolate provides a crisp exterior while the coconut butter and maple syrup create a creamy center that melts in your mouth. They are an excellent option for keeping in the fridge for a quick sweet bite.

Ingredients, Notes, and Costs:

Recipe Cost: $4.87

Per Serving Cost: $0.60

Vegan Dark Chocolate: Use 1 cup of dark chocolate chunks or chips. High-quality chocolate melts better and provides a smoother finish.
Coconut Butter: You need ⅓ cup. Note that coconut butter is different from coconut oil. It includes the meat of the coconut, which gives it a thick, spreadable texture similar to nut butter.
Maple Syrup: 1 tablespoon adds just enough sweetness to the filling.
Coconut Flakes (optional): These add a nice crunch and visual appeal to the tops of the cups.

How To Make Coconut Butter Cups

Melt chocolate, layer it with a coconut butter filling in cupcake wrappers, then chill until firm.

Let me show you how:

Melt Chocolate: Place the 1 cup vegan chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short intervals (about 30 seconds each), stirring well between each interval, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
Base Layer: Line a mini muffin tin with cupcake wrappers. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the melted chocolate into the bottom of each wrapper. Tilt or tap the tin gently so the chocolate spreads evenly.
Make Filling: In a small bowl, mix the ⅓ cup coconut butter and 1 tablespoon maple syrup until fully combined. The mixture should be thick but spreadable.
Add Filling: Spoon a layer of the coconut mixture over the hardened chocolate base. Flatten it slightly with the back of a spoon if needed.
Top Layer: Spoon another tablespoon of melted chocolate over the coconut layer to fully cover it. Continue this process until all the chocolate and coconut filling are used.
Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle the tops with coconut flakes if using. Transfer the cups to the refrigerator. Chill for 1 to 2 hours until the chocolate is firm and set.

What kind of chocolate should I use?

Feel free to use your favorite chocolate chunks or chips. I prefer low-sugar dark chocolate. To melt the chocolate, add it to a microwave-safe container and melt on high for about 2 minutes.

Do not pause in between the melting process to stir the chocolate. Instead, cook it all the way through for the full two minutes. When ready, allow the chocolate to stand outside the microwave for 30 seconds before stirring. Know that stirring the chocolate too early cools it down and can turn a perfectly nice, melty chocolate into a ratchet mess.

Recipe Variations

Instead of coconut butter, you can use any kind of healthy butter of your choosing. Just make sure it doens’t have any added refined sugar.
Instead of maple syrup, you can use agave nectar.

Did you make these cups? I want to see how they turned out! Leave a star rating and comment below, or tag me on Instagram.

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Decadent Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups

These Decadent Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups feature a rich coconut filling inside a dark chocolate shell. A simple, no-bake vegan-friendly dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate chips, coconut, dairy-free, Vegan

Prep Time 20

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings people

Calories 176kcal

Author Jillian

Cost $4.87

Equipment

microwave safe bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
mixing spoon
microwave safe bowl

Ingredients

1 cup Vegan dark chocolate chunks or chips
⅓ cup coconut butter
1 tbsp maple syrup
coconut flakes for decorating optional

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Instructions

Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short intervals and stirring between each until smooth.
1 cup Vegan dark chocolate chunks or chips
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each mini cupcake wrapper. Tilt or tap gently so the chocolate spreads into an even layer.
In a small bowl, mix the coconut butter and maple syrup until fully combined.
⅓ cup coconut butter, 1 tbsp maple syrup
Spoon a layer of the coconut mixture over the chocolate base.
Add another tablespoon of melted chocolate over the coconut layer to cover it.
Repeat the layers until the chocolate and coconut filling are used.
Sprinkle the tops with coconut flakes if using.
Transfer the cups to the refrigerator and chill for 1 to 2 hours until set.

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Notes

Storage Tips

STORE: Keep them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 10-14 days.

FREEZE: Place the coconut butter cups in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 months.

THAW: Thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before eating.

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Vegan Chocolate Truffles

Jillian Wade — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 15:47:00 +0000

Vegan Chocolate Truffles

These Vegan Chocolate Truffles are dangerously delicious, rich, and decadent. They’re dairy-free, and you only need two ingredients! They are the perfect make-ahead dessert to make for guests.

It costs $4.21 to make twenty-five truffles. That works out to be about $0.17 per truffle!

For another delicious truffle variation, I recommend trying my Chocolate Truffle Recipe with Coconut and Pecans.

These truffles are ridiculously soft and fudgy. Again, a real sophisticated dessert to serve to guests. They will never know you only used two ingredients and no heavy cream. ♡

They use simple ingredients and are a fun and healthier option for a dessert. The truffles are perfectly sweet, rich, creamy, and irresistible.

This recipe for Vegan Chocolate Truffles is perfect for keeping the fridge to snack on throughout the week, wrapping up in special packaging for a gift, or serving at a family gathering at your house.

Ingredients to make vegan chocolate truffles

Sweetened condensed coconut milk	This key ingredient will add velvetiness and sweetness.
Cocoa powder	It will add the chocolate flavor.
Flake salt	Optional, but will help to provide a nice balance of salty-sweet.

Ingredients and Cost Breakdown

RECIPE COST: $4.21

PRICE PER SERVING: $0.17

1 can sweetened condensed coconut milk – $1.23
2 cups cocoa powder – $2.98

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.

Instructions

First, using a large mixing bowl, add the sweetened condensed coconut milk.
Next, sift in the cocoa powder, ½ cup at a time.
Mix until it is well combined. Then cover the bowl and let it chill in the fridge for at least two hours.
Then, scoop ½ tablespoon and roll it into a ball and sprinkle with flake salt (optional) and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Finally, place all the truffles in the fridge until ready to serve.

***For complete instructions, see the recipe card below!

Recipe Variations

If you want to keep these vegan, then there is no substitution for sweetened condensed coconut milk, sorry.
The truffles that I don’t roll in cocoa powder, I like to prinkle those with flaked sea salt.

Storage Tips

Serve: Keep the truffles in the fridge until you are ready to serve them.

Store: You can keep the truffles in an airtight container for 1 month in the refrigerator.

Freeze: Place the truffles in a single layer separated by layers of parchment paper in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 6 months.

Defrost: Defrost at room temperature for about two hours or overnight in the refrigerator before serving. You may need to re-roll them in cocoa powder.

Recipe FAQs

Do Chocolate truffles have truffles in them?

Despite their name, chocolate truffles do not contain any truffles in them. Instead, they get their name because they look like truffle mushrooms.

Are truffles gluten-free?

Yes, these vegan chocolate truffles are gluten-free.

What can you use to coat chocolate truffles?

The following are some of my favorite vegan coatings: flake sea salt, good quality cocoa powder, chopped and toasted nuts like hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, and pine nuts. Make sure the nuts are toasted, because they add SO much flavor!

Read the recipe from start to finish. You will better understand the flow of the recipe and identify any unfamiliar words or methods.

Shop for the ingredients beforehand. When you shop ahead, you are less likely to swap out ingredients for what you don’t have, thus creating a complete recipe fail!

Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to leave a comment below and an honest rating. ♡

More Gluten-Free Dessets

Easy 6-Ingredient Almond Joy Chia Pudding
Chocolate Truffle Recipe with Coconut and Pecans
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet Potato Cookies

Now let’s make some decadent vegan chocolate truffles!

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Chocolate Truffles Recipe (vegan)

These Vegan Chocolate Truffles are dangerously delicious, rich, and decadent. They're dairy-free, and you only need two ingredients! They are the perfect make-ahead dessert to make for guests.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate, truffles, Vegan

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings truffles

Calories 16kcal

Author Jillian

Cost $4.21

Equipment

measuring cups
Mixing bowl
Wooden mixing spoon

Ingredients

1 can of sweetened condensed coconut milk that’s 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp
2 cups cocoa powder plus additional for coating the truffles
Flake salt optional

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add the sweetened condensed coconut milk.
Sift in the cocoa powder, about 1/2 cup at a time. Mix well until the cocoa fully emerges into the condensed coconut milk. In the beginning, the cocoa powder wants to resist mixing in. Keep stirring, it will fully mix in! A densely thick mixture should be the final result.
When ready, cover the bowl and place it into the fridge for a minimum of two hours or even up to 3 days.
Once chilled, grab the chocolate and roll about 1/2 tablespoon or so into your palms and roll it into a ball. Lastly, sprinkle each truffle with flake salt right before giving it a dusting of cocoa powder.
Once all the truffles are fully coated with cocoa powder, place them back into the fridge until ready to serve to guests.
Enjoy!

Notes

If the chocolate mixture is not dense enough, simply continue to add more cocoa powder until you are confident that the balls will hold their shape.

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