Healthy Berry Chia Pudding packed with antioxidants, and made with frozen berries to save money! Naturally sweetened, high fiber, creamy, and delicious. Topped with a gut-healthy vegan walnut cream.
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This is one of my go-to meal prep breakfasts. It's balanced, and packed with heart-healthy omega-3s and gut-healthy fiber. Plus, it lasts up to 4 days in the refrigerator so you can make it ahead of time.
This berry chia pudding recipe was inspired by my 5-minute Banana Chia Pudding on this site, as well as this naturally sweetened Chia Cocoa Pudding. For another berry recipe, try my Chia Pudding with Strawberries.
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📖 Ingredients
For the Berry Chia Pudding:
- Chia seeds
- Frozen or fresh berries
- Maple syrup (optional)
- Lemon
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Nondairy milk
For the vegan walnut cream:
- Walnut pieces
- Nondairy milk
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Medjool dates
See the recipe card for quantities.
🫐 Substitutions
- Blueberries - Instead of blueberries, use raspberries, blackberries, or a mixture. Use thawed frozen berries to save money! I used Wyman's brand frozen wild blueberries.
- Milk - use your choice of milk. I prefer soy milk for its higher protein content and creamy texture.
- Maple syrup - Maple syrup is optional especially if you are making the walnut cream. I prefer to naturally sweeten the berry chia pudding with the sweet and creamy walnut cream.
- Cinnamon - Cinnamon has numerous health benefits. However, all types contain a compound known as coumarin, which is known to be harmful in large amounts. Ceylon cinnamon has much less coumarin than cassia cinnamon, which is why it is my preferred choice.
- Walnuts - use cashews instead
For more healthy breakfast ideas, visit my Vegan Breakfasts recipes page.
📖 How to Make Chia Pudding with Berries
For the full recipe with quantities, scroll down to the bottom of the post. This is an overview.
Step 1. Transfer the blueberries to a large measuring cup or bowl. Add the lemon zest and maple syrup (if using).
Step 2. Mash the blueberries until mostly smooth with some whole blueberries remaining.
Step 3. Add the milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well to combine. Add more milk until the mixture equals 1 ½ cups.
Step 4. Transfer the blueberry milk to a large container with a lid. Add the chia seeds and mix well to fully incorporate. Set aside for 5 minutes. Mix again, and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 5. To a blender, add the walnut cream ingredients: walnut pieces, ¾ cup nondairy milk, dates, and vanilla. Blend until creamy. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Step 6. Optional: Transfer the berry chia pudding to four single-serve containers, adding more milk as needed until the desired texture. Top with walnut cream. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
✔️ Expert tips
- Mix the chia seeds into the milk mixture another time while the mixture is sitting in the refrigerator, adding more milk as needed for the best texture.
- Maple syrup is optional. The vegan walnut cream adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
- If you skip the walnut cream, add maple syrup to the berry chia pudding to taste.
- Storage: Refrigerate the berry chia pudding and walnut cream in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. Or transfer the chia pudding to 4 single-serve containers with lids, top with the desired amount of walnut cream, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
🙋🏽♀️ Recipe FAQs
Chia pudding is a good source of fiber, heart-healthy fats, and plant-based protein. Plus, it's gluten-free and vegan. Chia seeds and chia pudding make an excellent addition to a healthy and balanced diet.
Chia seeds are a good source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce inflammation and support healthy digestion. The omega-3 fatty acids and caffeic acid in chia seeds may reduce inflammation in the gut.
Chia seeds are very rich in fiber, which adds bulk to your meals and hence prolongs their satiety value. Plus, they slow down digestion and delay the release of glucose in the blood.
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Chia Pudding (Berry)
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries frozen (thawed), or fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- 1 cup nondairy milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons chia seeds
For the walnuts cream (optional):
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- ¾ cup nondairy milk
- 3 Medjool dates pitted
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
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Instructions
- Mash berries: Transfer the blueberries to a 2-cup measuring cup. Add the lemon zest and maple syrup (if using). Mash the blueberries until mostly smooth with some whole blueberries remaining. Add the milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well to combine. Add more milk until the mixture equals 1 ½ cups.
- Add chia seeds: Transfer the blueberry milk to a large container with a lid. Add the chia seeds and mix well to fully incorporate. Set aside for 5 minutes. Mix again, and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- For the walnut cream: To a blender, add the walnut cream ingredients: walnut pieces, ¾ cup nondairy milk, dates, and vanilla. Blend until creamy. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Optional: Transfer the berry chia pudding to four single-serve containers, adding more milk as needed until the desired texture. Top with walnut cream. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Mix the chia seeds into the milk mixture another time while the mixture is sitting in the refrigerator, adding more milk as needed for the best texture.
- Maple syrup is optional. The vegan walnut cream adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
- If you skip the walnut cream, add maple syrup to the berry chia pudding to taste.
- Storage: Refrigerate the berry chia pudding and walnut cream in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. Or transfer the chia pudding to 4 single-serve containers with lids, top with the desired amount of walnut cream, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
This information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate. Nutritional values may vary depending on factors such as product types and brands used.
SteveMartini says
Not so easy to make but worth the time and effort getting all the ingredients etc. Delicious 😋
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I'm so glad you are enjoying it. Thank you.
MamaMez says
I just put this together to have for breakfast tomorrow. OMG!! I love this blueberry chia pudding! The walnut cream is fantastically delicious. Can’t wait until it’s all set tomorrow.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I'm so glad you like it! The cream is my favorite!
Prometheamoth Treesparrow says
Why are the calories so high?
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
This is meant to be a full breakfast. It includes the walnut cream.
Layan says
This was so so delicious. I have wanted to try this since i saw the youtube video a couple of months ago. I also used frozen blueberries but i blended them with the milk and then added the chia seeds and vanilla. It was already delicious but i wanted to make the topping. The topping is so creamy, even though i dont have a good blender and just tried my best. I do agree that the topping adds the perfect amount of sweetness. I cant way to mix up different types of berries. I did not anticipate that i'd enjoy this so much since i usually only do chocolate chia pudding as a dessert. I also topped the pudding with some homemade granola for some crunch!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Awww so happy to hear that you enjoyed it so much! Thank you!
Shalena Ali says
I used a mixture of berries and almond milk to make this. I used less chia seeds and only 1 date. I didn’t allow the the full refrigeration time so it was kind of soupy when I had it. Had 2 bowls. It was good, refreshing but took forever to make. I liked it though.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I'm glad you liked it! Waiting is the hardest part!
Karina says
When making this, I was thinking there’s no way this could be good.. but OMG! I was soooo wrong! This is AMAZING!! Soo good! All the flavors just go so well together!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I'm so glad it worked out! Thank you so much.
Lamyku says
Delicious recipe! I made it with frozen strawberries instead as I did not have blueberries on hand. The walnut cream tasted great with the chia pudding. I added another layer of passion fruit on top and decorated with mint leaves to make it even more appealing.
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Oh yummm! I love passion fruit. Thank you for sharing:)
Danielle Dufoe says
I’m only putting 4 stars instead of 5 because I haven’t tried the rest of the recipe yet - that 4 stars is for the walnut cream alone…and it would get 5 stars if this recipe was just walnut cream. That stuff is amazing!!! I scraped every last bit out of the blender. Now I’m just waiting the 2 hours to put the rest together 😭 I could eat that walnut cream like gelato though. So glad I found these recipes 😁
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
So glad you enjoyed it.
Christy says
This is so good! I always make it as is but the last time I was feeling lazy and didn’t feel like zesting the lemon and it was still just as good. The walnut cream is ridiculously delicious. I am excited to try it with different berries 😋
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Yay! I'm so glad you are enjoying this recipes and other variations!
alison harris says
This is so delicious. I haven't made walnut cream before but it added so much to an already delicious beginning. Thanks I just found your website and I'm super excited to try EVERYTHING!!!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
It's a fave. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Alicia says
I loved it!!!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Yay! So glad! Thank you.
Vinni S says
Very delicious the walnut cream took it to the next level! I blended the blueberries with chia -delicious, thank you!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
Vinni S says
Oh my!!! This is so delicious; the walnut cream takes it to the next level. Thanks Nisha x
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!!
Shonda E Knowlton says
I made the blueberry chia pudding which was yummy, but I have to say the winner was the walnut cream. It's so easy to whip up. And it's absolutely delicious!!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I'm so glad you are enjoying it. Thank you!!! That cream is on repeat here!
Judy Riddell says
Yummy! The walnut cream is a nice addition and the perfect amount of sweetness.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it!
Violet Pickles says
Walnut cream is delicious! I actually was tempted to drink it like a shake when I went in for a taste test. I can’t wait to let it sit overnight (to add to the blueberry chia pudding) and see how the flavors blend.
I can’t wait to top other foods with the cream!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I'm so glad you love it!!! Thank you for leaving a comment. Have a great week.
Kathleen says
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I can't wait to taste the blueberry chia pudding. Thank you for sharing!!
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
I hope you love it!
Lauren says
How many cups does 1 serving provide?
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Hi. It really depends on how much additional milk you add. The nutrition facts are for the recipe as written divided into 3.
Martha says
What else can I use the walnut cream with? It’s delicious but this recipe makes a lot😊 how much should I put on each serving for above recipe? TIA. Love your recipes
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Hi.I am about to do a reel on this! The cream is excellent with fresh fruit, and on my Buckwheat Banana Bread. You can also add cocoa powder to it for a chocolate cream!
Espoon says
I’ve not made the chia pudding but the walnut cream itself deserves a review…it’s amazing.
Martha, it’s great with berries. Or any fruit really. We like a fruit sandwich for dessert. A thin spread of chocolate (like nociolata) on a toasted English muffin, some sliced fruit and a dollop of this stuff is amazing.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to write this review. So glad you are enjoying the walnut cream!
Sia says
I made this today super simple and beautiful. Love the recipes and ideas.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Thank you so much. Hav a great weekend.
Val says
This was absolutely delicious. The lemon zest really makes the flavours sing. I used pecans as didn’t have walnuts and the cream was so good. Thank you for another fantastic tasting healthy recipe. I love your website.
Nisha Melvani, RDN says
Thank you for giving it a go! Love pecans too! Have a great weekend.