From Cacao Pod to Chocolate Bar: The Ultimate Guide

NYT Cooking on Instagram: "Here’s how to make @bottomofthepot’s Chocolate Chia Pudding: • ¼ cup cocoa powder or raw cacao powder • 2 cups milk or milk alternative of choice, such as oat or almond • ½ cup black or white chia seeds • ¼ cup maple syrup (or sweetener of choice, to taste) • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional) • A tiny pinch of ground nutmeg (optional) • Any combination of toppings, such as berries, banana slices, chopped sto