Berry Chia Pudding (Printable)

Creamy chia blend combined with fresh berries for a nutritious, easy-to-prepare breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Berry Compote

05 - 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
10 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)

# Method:

01 - Whisk chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thickened.
02 - Combine mixed berries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until berries soften and sauce is slightly syrupy. Allow to cool completely.
03 - Once chilled and thickened, stir the chia pudding thoroughly to ensure even texture.
04 - Layer chia pudding and berry compote alternately in jars or bowls. Repeat layers as desired. Top with fresh berries, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds.
05 - Refrigerate assembled portions up to 4 days. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just stirring and waiting, which means breakfast on your busiest mornings is already done.
  • It actually tastes indulgent while being genuinely good for you, which shouldn't work but absolutely does.
  • You can prep four servings at once and stop thinking about breakfast for the next four days.
02 -
  • If you don't whisk that second time after ten minutes, you end up with separated liquid on top and gritty pudding underneath, which I learned the hard way and have never let happen again.
  • The pudding gets thicker overnight, so if you're making it for the next day, it's actually more custard-like than the morning you make it.
03 -
  • The second whisk at the ten-minute mark is non-negotiable if you want smooth pudding instead of a gritty situation.
  • Frozen berries make a more syrupy compote than fresh because they release more liquid as they thaw, so keep that in mind when you're choosing what to use.
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