Blueberry Chia Pudding

Blueberry chia pudding is an ideal make-ahead and nutrition-rich breakfast option to start your day. It’s a quick, easy, and super delicious breakfast recipe. Prepare it the night before and wake up to enjoy this creamy pudding. In addition, it is a great dessert or snack to have throughout the day. Isn’t it amazing?  

This chia pudding is lightly sweetened and loaded with blueberries. It is made with 5 basic ingredients. This pudding is limitless, as you can add different toppings or granola for a nutritional boost. It makes a great low carb, vegan, and gluten free recipe as well. 

Chia seeds are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. They are loaded with fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Additionally, they are high in antioxidants that provide great health benefits. 

There are various ways to include chia seeds in your diet. Add them in your pudding, combine them into the overnight oats, blend them into your smoothies, sprinkle them over your favorite salad, and mix them while making baked goodies.

What Is The Chia Seeds To Milk Ratio For Chia Pudding? 

The best chia seeds to liquid ratio is 1:4 

This means for each 1 tbsp chia seeds, you need ¼ cup of milk, or for every ¼ cup of chia seeds, you will need 1 cup of milk. 

If you add pureed fruits in the chia pudding the ratio will change a little, for 5 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup milk. 

The liquid is up to you, you can add any type of milk – Any plant based or regular milk.

You can check the pudding consistency after 4 hours. If you add more liquid by mistake or find the pudding is too runny then add 1-2 tbsp of chia seeds and mix well. Soak them for a couple of more hours and adjust the sweetness. 

Ingredients

• Chia seeds
• Almond milk
• Blueberries
• Honey 
• Pistachios

Blueberry Chia Pudding Step By Step Recipe

For Blueberry Compote 

In a pan, add blueberries, honey, and 1 tbsp water. Cook the mixture for about 3-4  minutes on a medium heat, stirring continuously. 

Simmer for 2 minutes or until they just begin to soften and burst a little, releasing their juices. 

Allow the compote to cool, thicken up a little, and set aside.

For Pudding 

In a blending jar, add almond milk, 1 tbsp honey, and half of the compote. Blend everything until it becomes smooth. 

Add the blended mixture to the bowl, combine the chia seeds, and mix everything well with a spoon. 

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, mix the mixture one more time, and chill it for 4 more hours (overnight) for that perfectly thick and creamy pudding. 

Transfer and divide the pudding to the serving bowls. Add the compote into each bowl over the pudding. Garnish with a few chopped pistachios and serve. You can add the compote in the bottom of a serving bowl, add the chia pudding, and top with fresh blueberries or mixed berries as well.

Variations

• I have used fresh blueberries in the recipe. You can use frozen blueberries as well.
• You can skip making the compote and blend 1 cup blueberries with milk. Also, while serving the pudding, top it up with fresh/frozen blueberries.
• I have not added any other flavors in the recipe. You may add vanilla extract/cinnamon powder/lemon zest as well. 
• Use any kind of a sweetener in the recipe like maple syrup, regular sugar, or coconut sugar. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste. 
• You can use any kind of milk in the recipe – coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk, or regular milk. 
• You can easily use any type of berries or mixed berries in this recipe. 
• Top the pudding with your favorite topping – granola, pumpkin seeds, almonds, or coconut.

How To Store Blueberry Chia Pudding?

You can easily store the chia pudding in a sealed jar or in an airtight glass container for 3-4 days. 

Make compote in advance and keep it in the refrigerator for 8-10 days in an airtight jar. 

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