Raspberry and blueberry chia seed pudding is one of the easiest healthy breakfast recipes out there! Frozen fruit is blended and omega-3 rich chia seeds are soaked in the fruit overnight. It’s as simple as that! The recipe takes about 5 minutes to make (they do need time to soak), and there are a lot of variations that you can try.
What Does Chia Seed Pudding Taste Like?
Depending on what fruit you decide to use, it will taste like that! Chia seeds themselves are pretty flavorless, and they end up absorbing all of the sweet and tangy essence of the fruit that you soak them in.
As far as texture, they are slightly, for lack of a better work, ‘gooey’. But not in a bad way! Its almost a texture similar to cottage cheese, where you feel like you need to chew, but you probably don’t, if that makes sense.
As long as you use a fruit that you like, you are going to absolutely love chia seed pudding. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also SUPER healthy!
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Tips About This Chia Pudding Recipe
Feel free to use fresh fruit or frozen fruit! The nutrients between the two don’t change, and either one will work. I used frozen blueberries and raspberries for this recipe, and the only thing I noticed is that frozen blueberries feel a little ‘grainy’ the next day. But it didn’t bother me! Using frozen fruit is also a great way to save money on organic fruit!
You also want to make sure that you are blending the fruit for at least 45 seconds. You may need to scrape the sides of the blender down to make sure everything is blended evenly.
And lastly, make sure you are refrigerating it for at least 8 hours. The chia seeds need time to soak or they will not reach the gell-like consistency that we want.
FAQ’s
You can, but it will be less creamy. Chia seeds are very mild, which is why they are great for absorbing the flavor of other ingredients. The milk we recommend helps to make it creamy and adds to the flavor, but if you want to use water you definitely can.
You can absolutely freeze chia seed pudding! Follow all of the steps, and after you put the lid on, place it in the freezer. It will freeze for up to 3 months, and when you’re ready to enjoy just place it in the fridge overnight to thaw.
If you are in a pinch, you can let the chia seeds soak in the fruit and milk mixture in the refrigerator for two hours. They will absorb enough liquid to diminish their crunchy texture enough for a pudding-like consistency.
What Toppings Are Best?
The best part about chia pudding is that there are so many variations that you can make! I’ve even seen an eggnog chia pudding recipe! As for the toppings, you can try any combination of the following:
What Milk For Chia Pudding?
You can use any kind of milk that you want! A lot of people wonder if you can make chia pudding with regular milk, and you definitely can. It all has to do with your own preference.
Almond milk and oat milk are great options for anyone on a vegan diet.
Cow milk and goat milk are also great options. If you want to learn more about why goats milk is actually a great option for people who have a dairy milk allergy, check out my Creamy Mushroom in Goat Cheese Sauce recipe where I go into some of the research!
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Raspberry and Blueberry Chia Pudding
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
Blueberry Chia Pudding
- 3/4 cup frozen blueberries fresh is also fine
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
Raspberry Chia Pudding
- 3/4 cup frozen raspberries fresh is also fine
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
Optional
- granola
- fresh fruit
Instructions
- Place the frozen fruit in a blender with the milk and vanilla extract (if you choose to use it with the blueberries. It adds some extra flavor). Blend on high for at least 60 seconds until the fruit is pureed.
- Pour it into a bowl and mix it with 1/4 cup chia seeds. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 8 hours (overnight works great), and up to three days. If you are making another fruit, repeat the process with a rinsed out blender.
- Divide the chia pudding between two mason jars, layering each serving with the pudding, yogurt and optional granola and/or berries. The pudding is good in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- *Note – I repeated the process with raspberries and blueberries, and the recipe made enough for two small mason jars. If you would like to prepare more, double the recipe for each fruit you choose to make.
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