HEALTHY CHOCOLATE-CHIA PUDDING POPS

Healthy Chocolate-Chia Pudding Pops image

These pops are uber-fudgy, thanks to a combo of chia seeds and cocoa powder. If you don't have the patience to wait for the frozen version-no problem, the pudding is just as delicious.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups 2-percent milk
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons light agave nectar
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Combine the milk, chocolate, cocoa powder, agave and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan and set over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the chocolate melts and the cocoa dissolves, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour the chocolate mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in the chia seeds and vanilla. Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
Cover and refrigerate the mixture until chilled and the chia seeds are plumped, about 1 hour more, stirring halfway through.
Divide the mixture evenly among four 3- to 4-ounce ice pop molds. Freeze until solid, at least 8 hours and up to overnight. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before unmolding.
The pops will keep in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 95 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 20 grams