Chia Seed Pudding with Berries

Name: Chia Seed Pudding with Berries
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chia seeds; 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk); 4 tsp pure maple syrup (or honey if not vegan); 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), hulled and sliced if large; 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes (optional); pinch fine sea salt

Creamy, thick chia seed pudding made with almond milk and a touch of vanilla, topped with fresh mixed berries and a drizzle of honey. Plan ahead: the pudding needs at least 4 hours to set, ideally overnight.

10 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/3 cup chia seeds
2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk)
4 tsp pure maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), hulled and sliced if large
2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

1

In a bowl or jar, whisk together 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk), 4 tsp pure maple syrup (or honey if not vegan), 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, and a fine sea salt until well combined.
2

Add 1/3 cup chia seeds and whisk again. Let sit 5 minutes, then whisk once more to break up any clumps.
3

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until the pudding is thick and creamy.
4

When ready to serve, give the pudding a good stir. Divide among bowls or glasses.
5

Top each serving with 1 cup hulled and sliced if large mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) and 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes (optional) if using. Serve chilled.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Chia Seed Pudding with Berries?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Chia Seed Pudding with Berries?

The entry for Chia Seed Pudding with Berries calls for 4 tsp pure maple syrup (or honey if not vegan). In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Is Chia Seed Pudding with Berries low-carb?

A serving of Chia Seed Pudding with Berries carries 22 g of carbohydrate, 5 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 110 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 22 percent.

How many calories are in Chia Seed Pudding with Berries?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 9 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 9885 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Chia Seed Pudding with Berries ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Chia Seed Pudding with Berries within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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