No-Bake Chia Seed Pudding with Vanilla and Fresh Berries
A simple and healthy no-cook dessert or breakfast made with creamy vanilla chia pudding topped with juicy fresh berries. This no-cook recipe (vegan), ready in about 5 minutes, pairs chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, pure vanilla extract 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 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
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) fresh mixed berries
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp maple syrup until fully combined.
- Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Step 3: Before serving, stir the pudding to break up any clumps and divide into 2 serving bowls. Top each with 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries. Serve chilled.






