Berry Chia Pudding Delight (Printable version)

Creamy chia combined with mixed berries for a fresh, nourishing start to the day.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Berry Compote

05 - 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
10 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thickened.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine mixed berries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until berries soften and produce a slightly syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
03 - Once the chia mixture has thickened, give it a thorough stir to ensure even texture.
04 - Spoon a layer of chia pudding into serving jars or bowls, add a layer of berry compote, and repeat layers as desired. Top with fresh berries, shredded coconut, and sliced almonds.
05 - Refrigerate the assembled pudding for up to 4 days. Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You make it in ten minutes, then walk away and let time do the heavy lifting—perfect for chaotic mornings.
  • The texture is unexpectedly luxurious: creamy pudding giving way to bursts of tart-sweet berries that feel indulgent, not virtuous.
  • It stays fresh in the fridge for days, which means you can actually eat breakfast on a Tuesday without thinking about it.
02 -
  • Chia seeds need liquid and time—don't expect instant pudding, and don't skip that second stir after ten minutes or you'll end up with a grainy bottom layer.
  • The compote step matters even though it seems optional; cooked berries have a completely different flavor and texture than raw ones, and that warmth against cold pudding is what makes this sing.
03 -
  • Stir your pudding base twice—once right after mixing and once after ten minutes—and you'll never have that gritty bottom layer that ruins the texture.
  • Lemon juice in the compote is non-negotiable; it's the ingredient that stops this from tasting one-note and heavy, and most people won't even realize it's there.
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