Raspberry Chia Pudding (Printable)

Creamy raspberry blended with nutritious chia seeds for a thick, pudding-like texture. Ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 2/3 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
02 - 3.5 oz fresh or frozen raspberries
03 - 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Chia Pudding

05 - 1/4 cup chia seeds

→ Topping (Optional)

06 - Fresh raspberries
07 - Chopped nuts or granola
08 - Mint leaves

# Steps:

01 - Combine almond milk, raspberries, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant pink.
02 - Pour raspberry mixture into a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in chia seeds until evenly distributed, ensuring no clumps form.
03 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours, preferably overnight. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent seeds from settling.
04 - Once pudding reaches thick, creamy consistency, stir thoroughly and portion into serving glasses or jars.
05 - Top with fresh raspberries, chopped nuts, granola, or mint leaves as desired for added texture and visual appeal.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like eating dessert for breakfast without any guilt or afternoon energy crashes
  • The vibrant pink color makes everyone who sees it instantly smile and ask for the recipe
02 -
  • Stirring after 30 minutes is absolutely crucial or you will end up with chia clumps that are impossible to break apart later
  • Overnight chilling makes the texture infinitely better than the minimum 2 hours if you can plan ahead
03 -
  • Make individual servings in small mason jars for grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week
  • Let the pudding sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if it has been in the fridge overnight