Snacks · Fiber forward
Cocoa Almond Chia Cup
Cocoa almond chia cup with a deliberate mix of fiber, protein, color, and satisfying texture.
Mise en place
Ingredients
For 1 serving
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened milk
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp sliced almonds
Step by step
Method
- 01
Whisk chia seeds, unsweetened milk, and sliced almonds in a jar until no clumps remain.
- 02
Rest for 10 minutes, whisk again, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- 03
Top with cocoa powder just before serving.
- 04
Keep chilled and use within 2 days.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition snapshot
Use these estimates as a planning aid. Brands, substitutions, and portion size can change the numbers.
Authenticity & sources
Original DiabeticCookland recipe
Recipe origin. DiabeticCookland developed this measured ingredient list and cooking method. It is not copied from, endorsed by, or presented as a published recipe from another organization.
Nutrition guidance reviewed. The balanced-meal approach was informed by CDC · Diabetes Meal Planning. This link is the guidance source—not a claim that the organization authored this recipe.
Food-safety standard. Doneness guidance follows the USDA safe-temperature chart.
Health note. Nutrition values remain estimates and this recipe has not been medically personalized. Use exact product labels when carbohydrate accuracy affects medication dosing.
