Description
This Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make dessert or snack, packed with fiber from chia seeds, antioxidants from blueberries, and healthy fats from coconut milk. It’s a perfect breakfast, snack, or meal prep option that is both satisfying and customizable.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (plus more for topping)
- A pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the chia seeds, almond milk, coconut milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine and ensure there are no lumps.
- Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries. If you’re using frozen blueberries, they’ll thaw and release a bit of juice, which will add a beautiful color to the pudding.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and thicken, creating a pudding-like texture.
- After the pudding has set, give it a good stir to evenly distribute the chia seeds and blueberries. If the pudding is too thick, you can add a bit more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve the pudding in individual bowls or jars and top with extra fresh blueberries, a drizzle of honey, or a sprinkle of nuts or seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This recipe is highly customizable—swap the blueberries for other fruits like mango, strawberries, or peaches.
- For a vegan option, ensure you use maple syrup (instead of honey) and non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk.
- If you prefer a sweeter pudding, feel free to add more maple syrup, honey, or your preferred sweetener.
- Add superfoods like spirulina or maca powder for an extra nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg