Berry Chia Pudding Delight (Print version)

Creamy chia with mixed berries, a nutritious and refreshing breakfast option.

# What You 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: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
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:

01 - Whisk chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes, then whisk again to avoid 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 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until berries soften and syrup forms. Cool completely.
03 - Once chilled and thickened, stir the chia pudding thoroughly to ensure even texture.
04 - Layer chia pudding and berry compote alternately into jars or bowls. Top with fresh berries, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds as desired.
05 - Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. Serve chilled.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It actually tastes indulgent despite being entirely plant-based and packed with omega-3s.
  • You prep it once and have breakfast sorted for days, which means more time for coffee and less decision-making in the morning.
  • The texture is secretly satisfying—creamy pudding layered with jammy berries feels fancy but requires zero cooking skill.
02 -
  • That second whisk after the initial 10-minute rest is non-negotiable—it's the difference between silky pudding and a grainy mess that tastes like sand.
  • Don't skip cooling the berry compote, or you'll have warm spots in your cold pudding that feel off somehow, even if the flavor is fine.
  • If your pudding seems too thick after a few hours, thin it with a splash of milk; chia seeds continue absorbing liquid and sometimes overdos it.
03 -
  • If you forget to whisk again after that first 10 minutes, you're not ruined—just break up clumps with a spoon before final refrigeration, though it won't be quite as silky.
  • Frozen berries actually make a deeper, more jammy compote than fresh ones, so save your fresh berries for the fresh topping if you want visual contrast.
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