No-Bake Chia Seed Pudding with Mixed Berries and Almonds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

A simple, nutritious no-cook dessert or breakfast featuring creamy chia pudding topped with fresh mixed berries and crunchy almonds. This no-cook recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 10 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 250 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
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds
• for garnish fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. 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 well combined.
2. Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and the mixture is thick and pudding-like.
3. Step 3: Before serving, stir the pudding well to break up any clumps. Divide into serving bowls.
4. Step 4: Top each bowl with 1 cup fresh mixed berries and sprinkle 2 tbsp sliced almonds over the top.
5. Step 5: Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.