Description
Berry Chia Pudding is a simple, creamy, and nutritious breakfast or snack made with chia seeds, your choice of milk, natural sweetener, vanilla, and fresh or frozen berries. This easy-to-make, no-cook pudding can be prepared ahead of time for a quick grab-and-go option, offering a healthy and delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Chia Pudding Base
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, coconut, soy, or dairy)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Berry Mixture
- ½ cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon berry jam or mashed berries (optional)
Toppings
- Fresh berries, for topping
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or granola (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly to prevent clumping.
- Initial Rest: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the pudding for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until it thickens to a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
- Prepare Berry Layer: Mash the mixed berries with a fork and swirl them into the chia pudding or layer the berries between pudding layers for texture and flavor.
- Serve with Toppings: Top the pudding with fresh berries and optional chopped almonds or granola before serving for extra crunch and nutrition.
Notes
- Use almond, oat, coconut, soy, or dairy milk depending on your dietary preference.
- For a thicker pudding, add an extra tablespoon of chia seeds.
- To make a smooth berry pudding, blend the berries with the milk before adding chia seeds.
- Add Greek yogurt to increase protein content and creaminess if desired.
- Store the pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for meal prep convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert, Meal Prep
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
