No-Bake Chia Seed Pudding with Vanilla and Mixed Berries
A simple, healthy no-cook pudding featuring chia seeds soaked in vanilla almond milk, topped with fresh mixed berries for natural sweetness. This American-inspired no-cook recipe (vegan, gluten free), 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 180 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 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
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 1 tbsp maple syrup until fully combined.
- Step 2: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
- Step 3: When ready to serve, stir pudding to loosen texture and divide into 2 serving bowls. Top each with 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries and enjoy immediately.






