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berry chia seed pudding layered with yogurt in a mason jar.
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Blueberry Chia Pudding

Berry Chia Seed Pudding with fresh or frozen blueberries is sweet, creamy, and easy to make with just a few simple pantry ingredients. Enjoy as-is with your favorite toppings, or layer or blend it with yogurt for an extra creamy treat. Easy meal prep recipe for a quick light breakfast or healthy snack. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk or any dairy or non-dairy milk of choice
  • ½ - 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, optional

For Blended Berry Chia Pudding

  • ¼- ½ cup Greek yogurt, optional plain or vanilla

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, gently mash blueberries with a fork to your desired consistency. If necessary, briefly warm them for 15-30 seconds in the microwave until soft enough to mash.
    Careful, the berries may sputter in the microwave and the juice may be hot.
    Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Stir again in 5-10 minutes.
    Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top with fresh berries, toasted nuts, and granola.

Blended Berry Chia Pudding: Two Ways

  • Blend blueberry chia pudding in a regular or high-power blender for a smoother consistency.
    •Blend it on its own and enjoy as-is or layered with yogurt (pictured).
    •Or blend it with ¼ to ½ cup of Greek yogurt to make it extra creamy.

Notes

  • Stir. Give the mixture a good stir after 5-10 minutes to keep the chia seeds from clumping or settling on the bottom. If you think of it, give it another stir sometime during the day. 
  • Sweeten, as needed. Add sweetener to taste. If the berries are really sweet, you might not need any. 
  • Soak. For best results, give the chia seeds plenty of time to soak. I prefer overnight, at minimum, and sometimes a full 1-2 days.
  • Thin/thicken as needed. The longer the chia seeds sit, the thicker the mixture will get. Add a splash of milk as needed until it's the right consistency. 
  • Blend or layer with yogurt. For extra creaminess, stir in some yogurt or blend with yogurt to make extra creamy blueberry pudding. A regular blender will give it a smoother texture, but it won't be completely creamy. For completely smooth blended chia pudding, use a high-speed blender.  
The photo in this recipe card is of blended blueberry chia pudding layered with Greek yogurt. 
Nutritional calculation is for blueberry chia pudding without yogurt. 

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg