Description
Vanilla Raspberry Chia Pudding combines creamy vanilla-infused chia seeds with fresh raspberries for naturally sweet make-ahead breakfast that tastes like dessert. This nutritious pudding packs protein, fiber, and omega-3s while taking just minutes to prepare the night before for effortless morning fuel.
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup chia seeds
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- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
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- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
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- ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
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- Optional: vanilla Greek yogurt
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- Optional: granola for crunch
Instructions
Whisk together chia seeds, milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener in mason jar or bowl until thoroughly combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until mixture thickens to pudding consistency. The chia seeds will absorb liquid and expand, creating thick, creamy texture perfect for breakfast.
Mash half of raspberries with fork and gently swirl into thickened chia pudding for beautiful pink marbling effect. Leave remaining berries whole for layering and topping.
Layer pudding in serving glasses alternating with whole raspberries for stunning presentation. Top with dollop of vanilla yogurt and sprinkle of granola if desired, then serve chilled straight from refrigerator.
Notes
Stir chia mixture again after 10 minutes in fridge to prevent clumping.
Fresh raspberries provide best flavor but frozen work when thawed and drained.
Adjust sweetness to taste – ripe berries may need less added sweetener. Store in airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days for meal prep. Try blueberries, strawberries, or mixed berries for different flavor variations.
Add splash of almond extract along with vanilla for extra depth of flavor.
Top with fresh mint leaves, coconut flakes, or sliced almonds for garnish.
Let pudding sit 15 minutes at room temperature before serving if too thick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg