A healthy breakfast option or power snack to enjoy between meals, this layered Berry Chia Pudding will keep your energy high and your spirits higher
This delicious berry chia pudding is a healthy and tasty way to start the day! Packed with blackberries and strawberries, this colorful breakfast is dairy-free, gluten-free, low-calorie, low-sugar and vegan. You can also make these ahead of time for an easy, no fuss breakfast when your morning is hectic. It’s all in the pudding baby!
One of my friends has been watching her calorie intake to try to lose some baby weight after having kids. She’s been eating cottage cheese with fruit as a snack between meals, but totally getting bored of the monotony. So she asked me for any ideas of similar types of snacks she could eat. With a little too much excitement (I’m pretty sure I scared her) I bellowed CHIA PUDDING! And this Berry Chia Pudding came to mind!
This Berry Chia Pudding is similar to my chocolate chia pudding, but I blended berries with the top and bottom layers for something more delightful to enjoy with your eyes as much as your taste buds.
Healthy breakfast option
Despite their name, these puddings are a wonderful healthy breakfast option packed full of vitamins and nutrients, but they are sweet enough you can also serve them as a healthy dessert. Plus these are wonderful for entertaining because they’re easy to make ahead of time and just look so pretty!
How to make Berry Chia Seed Pudding
- Pour the chia seeds, vanilla almond milk and honey into a jar and mix well. Let settle for 2-3 minutes then mix again very well until you see no clumping at the top or bottom.
- Cover the jar and store in fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- The next day, place about 1/3 of the chia pudding in a blender with 1 cup blackberries. Blend until smooth and consistent and divide the mixture equally into the jars or cups. Next, layer about 1/3 cup chia pudding on top of the blackberry mixture. Finally, place the remaining about 1/3 cup chia pudding in the blender with the strawberries. Blend until smooth and consistent, and add the mixture on top of the regular vanilla chia pudding.
- You can garnish as you desire, and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Top tips to make Berry Chia Puddings
- You can use fresh or frozen berries in this recipe.
- Make a batch of these for fuss free breakfasts – they will keep in the fridge for a week.
- Enjoy these puddings as a breakfast, dessert or a power boosting snack!
Please note that I divided the recipe into two cups in the images so the serving sizes in the images are just a tad exaggerated for the picture effect. I suggest you divide this recipe into 4 or 6 parts though.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ratio of chia seeds to liquid?
The simple way to make it is mixing 2 tablespoons of chia seeds for every 1/2 cup of milk of choice. That’s really ALL you need. That’s how I made this other chia pudding I featured previously with a touch of honey.
Are chia seeds healthy?
Chia seeds are extraordinarily good for you! They are a great source of omega 3, fiber, iron and calcium. They also contain a good amount of protein and can help keep your heart healthy. Chia seeds are really great to include in your diet, they are a great energy boost with so many added health benefits!
What does chia pudding taste like?
Chia seeds themselves have no real flavor, they will take on whatever flavor milk you chose to use, whether it’s almond, soy, coconut or cow’s milk. It has a thick texture, a little like tapioca pudding. Berries make a great addition to chia pudding, to really bring the flavors alive.
For more healthy chia seed recipes, check out:
- 3 Ingredient Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Chia Seed Jam
- Easy Overnight Nights
- Glowing Green Smoothie
Chia puddings are one of my favorite things to make right now. They are so pretty and easy, and I love that you can make a big batch as they keep so long in the fridge. Try this recipe with your favorite berries!
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Berry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chia seeds
- 6 cups almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 teaspoon honey or other sweetener, optional
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup strawberries
Instructions
- Pour the chia seeds, vanilla almond milk and honey into a jar and mix well. Let settle for 2-3 minutes then mix again very well until you see no clumping at the top or bottom.
- Cover the jar and store in fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- The next day, place about 1/3 of the chia pudding in a blender with 1 cup blackberries. Blend until smooth and consistent and divide the mixture equally into the jars or cups. Next, layer about 1/3 cup chia pudding on top of the blackberry mixture. Finally, place the remaining about 1/3 cup chia pudding in the blender with the strawberries. Blend until smooth and consistent, and add the mixture on top of the regular vanilla chia pudding.
- You can garnish as you desire, and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
