Description
Raspberry Chia Pudding with Maple Syrup is a healthy and delicious treat combining creamy chia seeds, vibrant raspberries, and rich maple syrup. This easy-to-make pudding offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, packed with nutrients like fiber and omega-3s. Ideal for breakfast, snack, or guilt-free dessert, it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and great for make-ahead meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, coconut, or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Fruit
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Instructions
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine chia seeds, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed and not clumping together.
- Add Raspberries: Gently fold in fresh or thawed raspberries, lightly mashing some to release their natural juices and color, which will beautifully tint the pudding.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight. This resting time allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and create that signature pudding consistency.
- Stir and Serve: Before serving, give the pudding a stir to distribute any settled liquid. Add extra toppings if desired, then enjoy your naturally sweet and creamy Raspberry Chia Pudding with Maple Syrup!
Notes
- Whisk the chia seeds with the milk thoroughly to prevent clumps for a smooth texture.
- Taste the mixture before refrigerating and adjust maple syrup for your preferred sweetness level.
- For a thicker pudding, increase chia seeds to 3 tablespoons per cup of milk.
- Use fresh raspberries for the brightest flavor, but frozen works great when fresh aren’t available.
- Create visually appealing layers by adding raspberry puree and pudding alternately in serving jars.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg