Dairy-Free Berry Chia Pudding

A berry chia pudding makes the perfect healthy and delicious breakfast! Made with wholesome ingredients like chia seeds, almond milk, and fresh fruit, this recipe is both tasty and nutritious.

This delightful berry chia treat is incredibly easy to make – simply mix together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then let it sit in the fridge overnight. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and become thick and creamy, creating a pudding-like consistency.

To take this pudding to the next level, top it with fresh raspberries and sliced banana. These fresh fruits add a burst of flavor and provide additional nutrients and fiber to keep you feeling satisfied and energized throughout the day.

Key Ingredients

• Type of Milk: Choose the milk of your choice. Almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, cashew milk are great options.
• Whole Chia seeds 
• Sweetener: I like to use honey or maple syrup.
• Vanilla extract: Optional, but a good idea to add.

How to make Dairy-Free Berry Chia Pudding

Step 1: Make the pudding

Mix milk, maple syrup, vanilla and chia seeds in a bowl until well combined.

Step 2: Keep it cold

Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours (1 hour at least).

Step 3: Make the simple jam

Process raspberries and half of the banana in a blender.

Step 4: Pour into cups.

Divide the berry-banana puree between two serving glasses.

Step 5: Add the chia pudding.

Remove from the refrigerator a bowl of chia pudding, mix and spread on top of the berry layer.

Step 6: Garnish

Garnish with berries and serve.

How to Serve Chia Pudding

A favorite way to serve chia pudding is with a layer of fruit for more flavor. Just mix 1 cup of raspberries and 1/2 of a banana in a blender or a food processor and add a layer of the fruit puree into the pudding jar.

Tips for Making the Best Portable Breakfast

• If you want more of a creamy texture, add a Tablespoon of coconut cream or Greek yogurt.
• Let chia pudding rest at least 4 hours in the fridge for proper consistency. The chia seeds need time to absorb in the liquid.
• For a chocolate pudding, add in a teaspoon of cocoa powder.
• The recipe makes for two servings and can be mixed in one bowl.

Topping Ideas for Chia Pudding

If you are making chia pudding for the first time or not, there are so many ways to serve this protein-packed pudding. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Fresh fruit (berries, bananas, mangos, etc.)
• Nuts ( chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans)
• Shredded coconut (sweetened or not)
• Granola (my favorite addition)
• Chocolate ganache 
• Honey 

Expert tips

• For a creamier pudding, blend the ingredients together in a blender before letting it sit in the fridge.
• Experiment with different fruit combinations – this pudding works well with any type of berry or sliced fruit.
• Add some crunch to your pudding by topping it with chopped nuts or granola.

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More Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas to Make

One of our family favorite are these yogurt parfaits with fruit, perfect on the go or quick breakfast at home. Another is a chia seed mango pudding cup, especially when fresh mangos are in season.

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