Berry Chia Pudding (Print)

Creamy chia layered with mixed berries for a nutritious and easy make-ahead start.

# 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Let sit 10 minutes, then whisk again to dissolve clumps. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours until thickened.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine mixed berries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and syrupy. Remove from heat and cool completely.
03 - Once chia pudding is thickened, stir gently to ensure uniform consistency.
04 - Spoon chia pudding into serving jars or bowls, add a layer of berry compote, and repeat if desired. Top with fresh berries, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds.
05 - Store prepared portions in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It sits in your fridge doing all the work while you live your life, ready whenever hunger strikes.
  • The creamy pudding against tart berries feels like dessert, except it actually fuels your day.
  • Four servings means you're set for busy mornings without touching a stove.
02 -
  • That second whisk after 10 minutes is non-negotiable—skip it and you'll end up with a dense pudding at the bottom and liquid at the top, a lesson I learned the hard way.
  • Frozen berries work beautifully in the compote and often taste more intense than fresh ones that have traveled.
03 -
  • Soak the chia seeds properly—rushing the 4-hour chill means a gritty pudding that won't thicken, so plan ahead or make it the night before.
  • Room-temperature compote poured over cold pudding creates the best contrast, so let those berries cool completely before assembling.
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