Raspberry Chia Pudding
This Raspberry Chia Pudding is an easy no-cook breakfast recipe made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients including ripe raspberries, nutritious chia seeds, and creamy almond milk. This delightful snack will satisfy your cravings while providing a nutritious and healthy boost to your day. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, paleo-friendly with low carb, keto or Whole30 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 raspberries , washed and dried. For frozen raspberries, thaw and drain first.
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup , or preferred sticky liquid sweetener. 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 raspberries , for topping
Instructions
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Add the berries, 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 berries and any other toppings of choice.
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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.