This Raspberry Chia Pudding is easy to make with creamy layers of chia pudding, fresh raspberries and almond milk. It’s the perfect healthy breakfast or snack with just 4 ingredients and requires no cooking. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, paleo-friendly with low carb, keto or Whole30 options.
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Easy Chia Pudding Recipe
Looking for a simple snack or dessert recipe that is healthy and decadent? This Rasbperry Chia Pudding is the perfect dairy free, vegan and low carb dessert to keep in your fridge. My kids love having this pudding parfait all year round but especially during the summer when it’s too hot to turn on the oven. It’s a fruity grab-and-go treat that’s perfect for making ahead of time.
Why we love this healthy snack
- The pudding comes together with just 5 ingredients and one bowl.
- There’s no cooking or baking involved – All it requires is just a good chilling in the fridge for a couple hours and then it becomes ultra creamy and irresistible.
- Easy to customize: We love layering our pudding with fresh fruit, grain-free granola or toasted coconut.
- This chia pudding recipe is also gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, paleo with low carb and keto sweetener options
What is Chia?
Chia seeds are a type of small seed that’s packed with nutrients and antioxidants. These low-calorie seeds are commonly used in yogurts, puddings and drinks. They’re a great source of fiber, protein, calcium and more. Chia seeds will give you long-lasting energy and boost your overall health.
Is Chia Pudding Good For You?
In addition to the health benefits of the chia seeds, this recipe is full of fresh fruit. It contains healthy fats and plenty of essential nutrients. You can also top it with your choice of healthy ingredients like grain-free granola or toasted nuts. This pudding recipe is one of our go-to healthy snacks, and my kids love it too.
Recipe Ingredients
- Almond Milk – we like to use unsweetened almond milk but feel free to use any non-dairy milk you like
- Chia Seeds – be sure to buy the black chia seeds for this recipe
- Pure Maple Syrup – you could also use any other liquid sweetener of your choice. To make Keto Chia Pudding, use a few drops of liquid monk fruit extract or Lakanto Sugar-free Maple Syrup. And you simply leave out the sweetener for Whole30
- Vanilla Extract and Ground Cinnamon – optional but highly recommended to add flavor and make this Paleo Chia Pudding delicious
- Raspberries: We love using fresh raspberries once they are in season but frozen raspberries or any mixed berries will work here too.
Optional Toppings of choice:
- Grain-Free Paleo Granola: If preferred, you can use toasted coconut chips, some chopped nuts, hemps seeds or another healthy topping.
- Whipped coconut cream or dairy-free yogurt. We like Kite-Hill.
How to Make Raspberry Chia Pudding
Be sure to read the step-by-step instructions and watch the video to see how easy this recipe is to make.
- Make the raspberry compote: Add the raspberries and maple syrup to a blender (or use a hand blender) and blend until smooth.
- Combine Pudding Ingredients: Add half of the compote to a large bowl along with the milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Use a fork or a whisk to combine.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Place in the fridge for a few hours, until the pudding has thickened or overnight along with the compote.
- Assemble: When you’re ready to serve, assemble the parfaits in jars or glasses, starting with 1-2 tbsp of the remaining raspberry compote. Top with chia pudding.
- Serve with choice of toppings: Garnish with fresh raspberries and / or grain-free granola, coconut chips, chopped nuts, whipped coconut cream or dairy-free yogurt or other toppings of choice, if desired.
Tips for the Best Chia Pudding
- Stir Well: Stir the pudding mixture well before refrigerating it to break up any large clumps of chia seeds.
- Check Consistency: If the pudding doesn’t reach your desired thickness, add some more chia seeds to the mixture and put it back in the fridge. This will help it thicken to the perfect pudding texture.
- Change it Up: Try making this treat with different jams, berries and toppings for a variety of flavor combinations.
Chia Seed Pudding Topping Ideas
There’s no limit to the toppings you can add to this healthy snack. Here are some of my favorite healthy add-in ideas:
- Nut Butter: Try topping this snack with a scoop of peanut butter or almond butter.
- Bananas: Sliced bananas taste amazing on top of these parfaits too.
- Honey: If you don’t need this dish to be vegan, top your pudding with a drizzle of honey.
- Pomegranate Seeds: Garnish your pudding cups with some juicy pomegranate seeds for an extra pop of flavor.
How to Store Chia Pudding
In the fridge: Store any leftover chia pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can pre-assemble your parfaits in mason jars or store leftover pudding by itself.
In the freezer: You can also store your chia pudding in single portions in a freezer for up to 3 months.
How to thaw: Thaw in the fridge, overnight or until soft and no longer frozen, about 6 hours.
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This Raspberry Chia Pudding is easy to make with creamy layers of chia pudding, fresh raspberries and whipped coconut cream. It's the perfect healthy breakfast or snack with just 4 ingredients and requires no cooking. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, paleo-friendly with low carb, keto or Whole30 options.
- 2 cups fresh raspberries , plus more for garnish
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup divided. May sub with liquid sweetener of your choice. Use liquid monk fruit extract or Lakanto SF maple syrup for low carb / keto
- 2 cups unsweeteend almond milk , or any non-dairy milk will work
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract , optional but recommended for the best flavor
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon , optional but recommended for the best flavor
- paleo granola , toasted coconut chips, hemp seeds. slivered almonds or chopped nuts
- dairy-free yogurt or whipped coconut cream
Make the raspberry compote: Add the raspberries and maple syrup to a blender (or use a hand blender) and blend until smooth.
Add half of the compote to a large bowl along with the milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Use a fork or a whisk to combine.
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Place in the fridge for a few hours, until the pudding has thickened or overnight along with the compote.
When you're ready to serve, assemble the parfaits in jars or glasses, starting with 1-2 tbsp of the remaining raspberry compote. Top with chia pudding.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and / or grain-free granola, coconut chips, chopped nuts, whipped coconut cream or dairy-free yogurt or other toppings of choice, if desired.
Recipe Video
How to store:
In the fridge: Store leftover chia pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can pre-assemble your parfaits in mason jars or store leftover pudding by itself.
In the freezer: You can also store your chia pudding in single portions in a freezer for up to 3 months.
How to thaw: Thaw in the fridge, overnight or until soft and no longer frozen, about 6 hours.
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