Description
A refreshing and nutritious Vanilla Raspberry Chia Pudding made with chia seeds soaked in almond milk and flavored with vanilla and a touch of natural sweetness. Layered with fresh or blended raspberries, this pudding is a delicious, vegan, gluten-free, and low-fat breakfast or snack option that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
Raspberry Layer
- ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- Fresh raspberries and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and optional sweetener such as maple syrup or honey until well combined, ensuring the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Chill: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Stir the mixture once after 30 minutes to prevent clumps and ensure a smooth pudding texture.
- Prepare Raspberry Layer: Mash or blend the raspberries according to your preferred texture, whether smooth or slightly chunky.
- Assemble and Serve: Layer the chia pudding and the mashed raspberries in serving glasses. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves if desired, and serve chilled for a refreshing treat.
Notes
- Use any plant-based or dairy milk according to preference or dietary needs.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey, or omit for no added sugar.
- Raspberries can be fresh or frozen; thaw if preferred before mashing or blending.
- The chia pudding can be prepared the night before for convenience.
- Garnishing with mint leaves adds a fresh aroma and visual appeal but is optional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chia pudding, vanilla chia pudding, raspberry pudding, vegan breakfast, healthy pudding, gluten free dessert, no bake pudding, almond milk pudding
