Description
This refreshing Raspberry Chia Dessert is a healthy and delicious pudding made with fresh or frozen raspberries, chia seeds, and almond milk. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and enhanced with vanilla extract, this no-cook pudding thickens in the refrigerator to create a creamy, fruity treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Topped with optional add-ons like fresh berries, coconut flakes, granola, nuts, or dark chocolate shavings, it’s a versatile, easy-to-make snack packed with antioxidants and fiber.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Fresh raspberries
- Coconut flakes
- Granola
- Chopped nuts
- Dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Purée: In a blender or food processor, blend the fresh or frozen raspberries until smooth. If using frozen raspberries, either thaw them first or blend directly from frozen if your blender allows for smoother purée.
- Optional Seedless Purée: For a smoother texture without raspberry seeds, strain the blended purée through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, mix together the raspberry purée, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey (if using), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure the chia seeds are well-distributed throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight. This resting time allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the mixture into a pudding-like consistency.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the pudding to ensure even texture. If the pudding is too thick, add a splash of almond milk and mix to adjust to your preferred consistency.
- Add Toppings and Enjoy: Spoon the chia pudding into bowls or jars and top with your choice of fresh raspberries, coconut flakes, granola, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate shavings for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh or fully thawed raspberries if blending frozen.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- Chia seeds swell as they absorb liquid; texture will firm up after refrigeration.
- This dessert can be prepared the night before for a convenient ready-to-eat breakfast or snack.
- Feel free to substitute almond milk with other plant-based or dairy milks according to dietary preferences.
- Optional toppings add texture and extra flavor but can be omitted to keep it simple and low-calorie.
