chia cashew chocolate pudding Molly Baz

  • 7 oz. Medjool dates (about 13), pitted
  • 3 cups cashew milk
  • ⅔ cup raw cashews
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • 2 cups whole-milk or coconut yogurt
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Ground cinnamon (for serving)
  • Blend dates, cashew milk, cashews, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon in a blender on high speed until very smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer date milk to a quart-size jar or resealable container. Stir in chia seeds. Cover and chill at least 6 hours.
  • Do Ahead: Chia pudding can be made 5 days ahead. Keep chilled.

Maple Yogurt and Assembly

  • Stir yogurt and ¼ cup maple syrup in a medium bowl. Transfer to a quart-size jar or resealable container (or reserve yogurt container and use that!).
  • To serve, alternate layering a few spoonfuls of chia pudding and maple yogurt in a small ramekin or 8-oz. glass. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with sea salt. Dust with cinnamon.