No-Bake Chia and Mixed Berry Pudding
A refreshing, nutrient-packed chia seed pudding layered with sweet mixed berries for a healthy breakfast or snack. This vegan recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, pairs chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- for garnish fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
- Step 3: Before serving, gently fold in 1 cup mixed berries, reserving a few for garnish.
- Step 4: Spoon the pudding into serving glasses or bowls, top with remaining berries and fresh mint leaves. Serve chilled.
