Wild Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
This berry chia seed pudding is delicious and incredibly easy to make. Enjoy it as dessert, late night snack or for meal prep on crazy mornings.
I love chia seeds because they create a creamy and rich pudding when mixed with a liquid. They’re full of fatty acids and fiber to keep you full and because they’re virtually tasteless, you get all the flavors of honey, blueberry and vanilla with the fun texture of chia seeds.
I like to split these into 4 meals using a mason jar, so I can grab one quickly. Add your favorite toppings, like chocolate shavings, more blueberries or whipped cream. You can also put everything in one big bowl and scoop out what you want, when you want.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 9 grams of protein per serving.
- Filled with healthy fats, minerals and fiber.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for this healthy berry chia pudding. See recipe card below for full ingredients list and instructions.
- Frozen Blueberries: fresh blueberries also work just be sure to rinse well. Try this recipe using other fresh berries as well. Fresh raspberries work great.
- Honey: pure maple syrup, brown sugar or any sweetener of your choice.
- Chia Seeds: chia seeds give the oats a creamy pudding-like texture.
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: I prefer to make these with a plant-based milk, like oat milk, soy milk or coconut milk.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: PEScience is my go-to when using protein powder in recipes. It has the best taste and texture, and mixes well. Make sure to use one you love that you know won’t be chalky.
Variations
- Serve with whipped coconut cream and coconut flakes.
- Add a drizzle of honey, nut butter or low calorie peanut butter syrup.
- Top with your favorite fresh fruit.
- Try blueberry chia seed overnight oats for an overnight oats version.
- Turn this into a chia pudding parfait by adding dairy-free yogurt or Greek yogurt and granola on top.
Dietary Modifications
- For dairy-free, use a vegan protein powder.
- This recipe is gluten-free, as is.
How to make this healthy berry chia pudding (a step-by-step visual guide):
Step 1: microwave blueberries
Add the blueberries to a small bowl and microwave for one minute. Using a fork or back of a spoon, mash the blueberries up and add to a mixing bowl (image 1). Top with chia seeds and honey and mix together (image 2).
Step 2: mix almond milk and protein powder
In a separate bowl or cup add the almond milk and protein powder (image 3). Give it a good stir and add to the chia seeds mixture, making sure no clumps of seeds remain. Mix to combine (image 4) and place in the fridge to set for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 3: remove and enjoy
Once the pudding has completely set and is nice and thick (image 5) remove and enjoy. Option: you can evenly split these between 4 cups prior to setting or take 124g of set pudding out of the large bowl to serve when ready.
Expert Tip!
If your protein powder seems clumpy, use a high-speed blender to mix the almond milk and protein powder. This will give your pudding a smoother texture than just hand mixing.
Recipe FAQs
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
PEScience is my preferred blend because it’s a whey casein blend. If you use other blends without whey you may want to lower the liquid because it doesn’t get as thick as a whey casein blend does. You want to be sure you love the flavor and texture of your protein powder as it makes a huge difference in the flavor of your pudding.
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Berry Chia Pudding
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup wild blueberries 70g
- 6 Tbsp. chia seeds 60g
- 1 Tbsp. honey 21g
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 300ml
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (PESceience Gourmet Vanilla) 31g
Instructions
- Add the blueberries to a small bowl and microwave for one minute. Using a fork or back of a spoon, mash the blueberries up and add to a mixing bowl.
- Top with chia seeds and honey.
- In a separate bowl or cup add the almond milk and protein powder. Mix to fully combine so no lumps remain and add to the chia seeds mixture. Mix to combine and place in the fridge to set for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Delicious topped with additional defrosted (or even frozen!) wild blueberries or chopped nuts.
Notes
- Option: you can evenly split these between 4 cups prior to setting or take 124g of set pudding out of the large bowl to enjoy
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
