Creamy Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
Published 3/6/2019 • Updated 3/5/2024
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Have you been looking for a chia seed pudding recipe that will knock your socks off? This creamy blueberry chia seed pudding is an amazing healthy dessert that the whole family will love!
Chia Seed Pudding- The Healthiest Dessert!
Chia seeds are all the rage right now. Why? Because they are small seeds that pack a nutritious punch. Not only are chia seeds great on top of a smoothie and as tasty gelatinous morsels in a pudding, but they are so good for you!
Chia Seed Pudding Q & A
Now that we know chia seeds are a great source for vitamins and minerals, let’s go over some commonly asked quests regarding chia seeds!
- What does chia seed pudding taste like? Chia seed pudding is has a jelly-like texture similar to bubble tea. The longer you leave chia seed sitting in the refrigerator the creamier it will get!
- How long can you keep chia seed pudding in the fridge? You can keep chia seed pudding in the refrigerator for up to five days. It all depends on the fruit that is mixed in as well as the container you store it in. Keep it in an airtight container for more longevity.
How to Make Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seed pudding looks like it is a time intensive dessert that is hard to perfect. Though it is delicious, it is SUPER easy to make! In just a few short steps you can have chia seed pudding waiting in the refrigerator. Below are a few basic steps to chia seed pudding heaven!
What’s Your Flavor?
This blueberry chia seed pudding is flavored with mashed blueberries, lemon juice, and honey. However, you can make any chia seed pudding your own my choosing how you would like to flavor your chia seed pudding. All you have to do is decide on fruit and a sweetener! Check out some options below!
Fruit
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Peaches
- Pears
All Natural Sweeteners
- Honey
- Maple
- Agave
- Coconut Sugar
Choose a Liquid
In order for chia seeds to expand, they need a liquid. Typically, we use almond milk because we like to keep our chia seed pudding dairy free and because we love the flavor of almond milk. Feel free to use whatever liquid or milk that you would like! Feel free to use dairy milk, coconut milk, water, oat milk, etc.!
Let it Sit
The magic begins once you mix the chia seeds with the liquid. The longer you leave the chia seeds in the liquid the creamier and pudding-like your chia seed pudding will be. We typically leave our chia seed pudding in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours.
When the chia seed pudding is of your desired consistency, feel free to get crazy with how you serve this! Layer it with Greek yogurt, muesli, granola, fresh fruit, nut butter, seeds, nuts, ETC. The list goes on and on and on!
Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients
You don’t need much to create this delicious and healthy dessert. Below is a grocery list of exactly what you’ll need to mix up a batch of chia seed pudding!
- smashed blueberries
- chia seeds
- vanilla Greek yogurt
- vanilla extract
- honey
- lemon juice
Creamy Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place blueberries in a medium-size bowl and use a fork to mash. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined.
- Place bowl in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Stir every few hours.
- Serve with fresh berries and lemon zest!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Thanks for the recipe.
I omitted the sweeter. My blueberries were sweetener enough. Yummy
LOVE this recipe! I have made chia seed pudding in the past and truly destroyed it in the worst possible way. This recipe turned out wonderfully – perfect consistency and so yummy! Like other people said, this is listed as dessert but I think it’s a great breakfast to switch things up. Can’t wait to make this again + share with friends!
I made this twice now, once with frozen/thawed blueberries, and once with fresh, both were delicious. I can’t eat citrus so I omit the lemon juice, but added a drop or two of lemon extract. I am celiac and on a specific calorie diet. I appreciate the nutrition and calorie breakdown. I know it says dessert, but I eat this for breakfast and feel full until lunch. This is on regular rotation for me now!!
Nice Article & Great Idea
Just wondering how long this would keep in the fridge if it was made in advance?
Up to 4 days!
This looks like such a dreamy combination! I’ve been wanting to try chia seeds with my yogurt but wasn’t sure how long to let them sit. Can’t wait to make this!