Blueberry Chia Pudding
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Save time on busy mornings with a creamy and delicious Blueberry Chia Pudding! This meal prep breakfast recipe has 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make.
Whether you like the idea of chia pudding for breakfast, a sweet snack or dessert, you’re in for a treat!
The beautiful color of this fruity chia pudding is just the beginning of the magic of this recipe.
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I’ve made this recipe several times and it’s always a hit! My toddlers love it!
–Brittney
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
You can make it with fresh or frozen blueberries, and a bit of lemon zest gives it a fantastic refreshing flavor.
Because it’s a make-ahead breakfast, you’ll reduce your busy morning stress a bit, too. Even better, it’s easy to double or triple this chia pudding recipe, which makes breakfast time easy peasy all week long!
My kids love chia pudding and almond butter energy bites for breakfast. Because blueberry chia pudding has a super creamy consistency and sweet flavor, I bet your kids will love it, too. Say goodbye to sugary cereals!
Let’s talk about that stunning color for a minute… the secret? Frozen blueberries! It’s the key to this stunning color. You can use them for a blueberry smoothie, too!
Happy Kitchen Secrets
Here are some of my helpful, mom-tested tips for making this recipe! Before I share recipes with you, I test them countless times to save you from a failed attempt.
- If you want to use fresh blueberries, wash and freeze them before making the chia pudding.
- Refrigerate the pudding for at least two hours. The longer it sits, the thicker the consistency will become.
- If you double or triple the recipe, be sure to store the chia seed pudding in an airtight container. I recommend storing individual servings in pint-size mason or Weck jars. A tight lid will help prevent the top of the blueberry pudding from drying out.
Ingredient Notes
This chia seed pudding recipe is incredibly quick and easy to make! You may even have everything you need on hand already.
- chia seeds: using fresh chia seeds is best here, so make sure they haven’t been hiding in your pantry for years.
- frozen blueberries: substitute with any other fresh or frozen fruit you enjoy, like frozen strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
- lemon zest: If you don’t have a fresh lemon on hand, you can use lime zest or orange zest as a substitute. It compliments the blueberries so nicely!
- milk: Everyone in my family eats dairy free, so we use almond milk in our pudding. Feel free to substitute with any milk of your choice.
If you’re interested, I have other chia pudding recipes, too! My entire family, but especially the kids, love banana chia pudding. My husband’s favorite is mango chia pudding.
Chia Seed Benefits
Chia seeds are a plant-based, nutrient-rich ingredient. They’re full of heart-healthy omega-3 fats, fiber, and a bit of protein, too.
They’re known for their gelatinous properties, which remind me of tapioca pudding, but in a much healthier way! If that texture is not your jam, you can always blend up the chia pudding after it chills a bit. That will give it a smoother consistency.
How to Make Blueberry Chia Pudding
This is just a summary of the steps. See the recipe card for full instructions! ⬇️
Jump to Recipe- Combine the berries and lemon zest in a food processor bowl or blender.
- Pour the blueberry puree into a mixing bowl, then add milk and chia seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. The seeds will absorb most of the liquid, giving the blueberry chia pudding a thick and creamy consistency.
Make it kid friendly: The blueberries and maple syrup sweeten the pudding a bit, but some kids need even more sweetness. Encourage them to try it by giving them some topping options, like whipped cream, yogurt or slivered almonds!
Storage and Meal Prep
This chia seed pudding recipe makes 4 servings, making it perfect for meal prep. Once the pudding is prepared but not yet cold, spoon portions into small jars. Then, put your toppings in a zip top bag so you can take them on the go.
With fruit added on top, the pudding will last about a week in the fridge. The texture will be best in the first few days!
Chia Pudding Recipe FAQs
To extend their life, store chia seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place like a pantry or refrigerator. Kept this way, they will stay fresh for years if you keep them away from moist environments.
Black and white chia seeds are both great options. Because they have identical benefits, it's purely a matter of which you prefer.
Older seeds cannot absorb the liquid as well. Without the liquid absorbing, you'll miss out on that lovely pudding texture. Be sure to use fresher chia seeds
If you make this recipe, please give it a star rating and leave a comment below to let me know how it went!
Blueberry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup milk any dairy or non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
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Instructions
- Pulse the blueberries and lemon zest in a blender until broken down. Transfer the blueberry mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the milk and maple syrup. Stir in the chia seeds until well combined.
- Divide the chia pudding equally between 4 pint-size jars or small bowls. Cover the jars/bowls with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
- Before serving, stir the mixture again and garnish with slivered almonds, fresh blueberries, and/or yogurt
Notes
- As written, this recipe makes a chunky blueberry pudding. For a smoother texture, add the blueberries, lemon zest and milk to a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
- For a sweeter pudding, add 1 teaspoon maple syrup, agave, or honey to the other ingredients before blending.
- To Store: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Nutrition information does not include toppings.
So yummy! The lemon zest is really a game changer!
We love it, too! Thanks for sharing.
So good!! The lemon zest really is a game changer
How do you make it so it looks like the picture with the white on top of the blueberry mixture
Just added some yogurt on top! Feel free to add yogurt or whipped cream to yours 😋
I’ve made this recipe several times and it’s always a hit! My toddlers love it!
Hi Brittney, I’m so happy you and your toddlers are enjoying the recipe!! 🙂 Thank you for the kind review. -Laura
Same, first time making, turned out good! Recipe is good as is and leaves open possibility to experiment with different proportions and adding in the future. Made mine without maple syrup and Oat milk and was perfectly sweet as is.
First time making chia seed pudding. This was amazing!
Hi TJ, I’m so thrilled you enjoy the recipe! Thank you so much for sharing!! 🙂 -Laura