Chia Pudding
Indulge in a burst of fruity flavor and nutritional goodness with our enticing Blueberry Chia Pudding Recipe. Made with the perfect blend of chia seeds, luscious blueberries, and wholesome ingredients, this creamy and satisfying treat will awaken your taste buds while providing a nourishing start to your day. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo-friendly with low carb and keto sweetener options.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons chia seeds , divided
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk , or preferred milk of choice, plus more only as needed to thin out
- 2-3 tbsp dairy-free thicker Greek-style yogurt (Culina or Kite-Hill) , or regular plain or vanilla Greek yogurt of choice (we like Culina, Yoggu, Kite-Hill or Cocojune)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup , or preferred sticky liquid sweetener of choice. To make this low sugar, low carb and keto-friendly, use a few drops of liquid monk fruit extract or Lakanto Sugar-free Maple Syrup. Omit or add 1 pitted Medjool date for Whole30.
- 1 tbsp plain / vanilla protein powder of choice optional
For serving / layering
- Dairy-free or regular thicker Greek-style plain or vanilla yogurt of choice, for layering (we like Culina, Yoggu, Kite-Hill or Cocojune)
- Fresh blueberries for topping
Instructions
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Add the blueberries, 3 tablespoons of chia seeds, milk and maple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Add more milk as needed, if the mixture seems too thick or until desired consistency is reached.
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Transfer the mixture to a resealable container / bowl / jar along with the remaining 3 tbsp chia seeds. Mix until combined. Cover with lid and store in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 2 hours, or until the chia seeds have thickened / expanded.
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When ready to serve, stir the mixture until combined then layer either in a jar or a bowl with a layer of chia pudding, then with yogurt and a final layer of chia pudding. Top with fresh blueberries and any other toppings of choice.
Recipe Notes
How to store:
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.