Blueberry Chia Pudding
This is an easy-to-make, dessert-like treat that boasts a smooth, pudding-like consistency, thanks to the magical thickening power of chia seeds.
Ingredients
- 3 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- ¾ cup almond milk
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a large blender, process until smooth. Transfer to 2 mason jars or containers with lids. Place in fridge for at least 2 hours.
Notes
• To increase the protein, add a scoop of berry-flavored protein powder (vanilla and chocolate will taste great, too).
• Experiment with different fruits. Blueberries can be swapped for equal amounts of other chopped fruit, including mangoes, peaches, bananas or any other berry.
• You can use whatever milk you prefer or have on hand.
• Customize the sweetness to your liking. I recommend tasting the mixture after it’s blended (and before pouring it into the mason jars), and if you’d like it a tad sweeter, add another 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup.
• Chia pudding can last in the fridge for up to five days.
• Feel free to garnish with a dollop of vanilla yogurt or a squirt or whipped topping.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 servingCalories: 260Carbohydrates: 47gProtein: 6gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 7g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 11gTotal Sugar: 30g— Natural Sugar: 22g— Added Sugar: 8gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.