No-Bake Chia Seed Pudding with Mixed Berries
An easy, wholesome vegan dessert or breakfast pudding made by soaking chia seeds in almond milk, topped with fresh mixed berries for natural sweetness. This vegan recipe (gluten free), 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 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds (optional)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumps, until the mixture thickens to a creamy pudding consistency.
- Step 3: Before serving, stir the pudding well, then spoon into serving dishes and top with 1 cup mixed fresh berries and 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds if using for added crunch and flavor.







