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What’s not to love about Raspberry flavored Chia Pudding? It is packed with flavor, and filling. This chia seed pudding recipe is easy to make and tastes just dessert. Perfect to serve as breakfast or snack.
We love how simple it is to make chia pudding. It requires 3 main ingredients and any other ingredient added is just an option to spice up the recipe a bit and try different flavors and bases. With just 3 ingredients which are milk, honey, and chia seeds, you can make the most delicious healthy breakfast or snack recipe. This raspberry chia pudding recipe is one of our favorites because just happen to love the taste of raspberries. What’s better than having dessert for breakfast? It is not only filling and satisfying, but good for you too because it’s packed with healthy fats and nutrients.
Why you should make this recipe
- Healthy: Chia seeds have several health benefits that include being high in fiber and protein, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Filling: Chia pudding is a great breakfast option that will keep you full and satisfied.
- Easy to make: Making chia pudding is easy peasy. With only 3 main ingredients you have a delicious snack or breakfast recipe.
Ingredients you will need
- Fresh Raspberries: plus more to serve: since the raspberries will be blended you may use frozen. Don’t like raspberries? use your fruit of choice.
- Milk of choice: you may use any milk you have handy. Want to make your own almond milk? Check out our post on how to make almond milk.
- Chia seeds: use your favorite chia seed brand.
- Sweetener of your choice: we used maple syrup, but you can use agave or honey.
- Vanilla extract: this ingredient is optional but recommended. You may skip adding vanilla extract if you use vanilla-flavored almond milk.
How to make this Chia pudding recipe
In a high-powered blender, add the milk, raspberries, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl and add in the chia seeds. Whisk until combined.
Cover the bowl and let it sit in the fridge for 15 minutes. Remove and whisk again.
Return to fridge and for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Serve the chia pudding in cups or bowls and top with fresh raspberries or shaved dark chocolate. Enjoy.
Recipe notes and tips
- Use any milk of your choice. To keep this recipe vegan-friendly, you may use dairy-free milk like almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk.
- Let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 hours before serving. It will be best if you keep the chia pudding in the fridge overnight.
- You can mix the chia pudding after it sits for one hour and then let it continue to soak for another 1-2 hours.
- For those that don’t like the texture of chia pudding, after it soaks for about an hour, you may blend the whole thing for a couple of minutes and place it back in the fridge.
- Any sweetener can be used: agave, honey, or maple syrup. For a vegan option, use agave or maple syrup.
- You can change up the base and flavor of this recipe by using a different fruit for the base like strawberries or blueberries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chia pudding is a great source of fiber, and protein, and is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. It makes for a great breakfast option and is perfectly fine to have in the morning.
Even though it is okay and safe to eat chia pudding or chia seeds every day, it is advised to eat it in moderation and see what happens if you do eat it daily. Chia seeds are loaded with fiber and daily consumption may alter your digestive tract flow.
Chia seeds in chia pudding are tiny and slimy soft. That being said, it makes it okay to swallow chia pudding without chewing it. In fact, you will find that it is actually hard to chew chia pudding. If you do not like the texture of chia pudding, you may blend it first before eating.
More chia pudding recipes
- Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding
- Mango Chia Pudding
- Cinnamon Apple Pie Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Matcha Chia Pudding
- Coconut Milk Chia Seed Pudding
- Strawberry Chia Pudding
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Raspberry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh Raspberries, plus more to serve
- 1 cup milk of choice
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, agave, or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, add the milk, raspberries, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until smooth
- Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl and add in the chia seeds. Whisk until combined.
- Cover the bowl and let it sit in the fridge for 15 minutes. Remove and whisk again.
- Return to fridge and for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Serve the chia pudding in cups or bowls and top with fresh raspberries or shaved dark chocolate. Enjoy.
Notes
- Use any milk of your choice
- Let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 hours before serving
- You can mix the chia pudding after it sits for one hour and then let it continue to soak for another 1-2 hours.
- Any sweetener can be used: agave, honey, or maple syrup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
