Amazing Healthy Cherry Chia Breakfast Pudding
This Amazing Healthy Cherry Chia Breakfast Pudding hits all the delicious flavor notes. Almond Milk, Maple, Chia, Vanilla, Almond Butter, and lots of sweet Cherries! You will LOVE this easy recipe.
I flew back from Miami recently on Jet Blue, and they served us Chia Pudding with a warm Berry Compote. I had never eaten Chia Breakfast Pudding until this moment, and it was so creamy and comforting. I had a Ch-Chia moment and have been experimenting all week with various Chia Recipes like my Easy Mango Chia Pudding. It’s my new obsession!
What’s Special About Chia Seeds?
As a holistic nutritionist, I love reading up on all the healthy details behind my recipes. Chia Seeds are incredibly good for you. Did you know Chia Seeds absorb almost 12x their weight in liquid? That jelly-like substance, after soaking, is excellent for digestion. Chia Seeds have minerals, protein, and antioxidants. They are lovely in puddings and homemade jam. Since they are neutral in flavor, they take on whatever fruit or flavor you add. Chia Puddings can be chocolate, banana, berry, peanut butter, and more. Creamy Chia Pudding Recipes are so EASY to prepare as they are chilled overnight. As the mixture chills the chia does its magic and creates this creamy pudding. You wake up, and wha-la, the pudding is ready to eat!
According to the Mayo Clinic “Chia seeds have many nutritional benefits. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Chia provides a similar amount of omega-3 fatty acids as ground flaxseed in the form of alpha linolenic acid, or ALA. They can help with weight loss.”
Chia seeds pack nutritional punch – Mayo Clinic Health System
Overnight Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients
- Chia Seeds
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk – or Milk of Choice
- Sweet Frozen Cherries
- Pure Vanilla
- Maple Syrup (or Stevia)
- Almond Butter
- Optional Toppings – Cherries, Chocolate Chips, Yogurt, Almond Butter, Granola
How To Make Chia Breakfast Pudding
Step 1 –
Blend Almond Milk, Almond Butter, Maple Syrup, Vanilla, and Cherries in a High-Speed Blender.
Step 2 –
Pour Chia Cherry Mixture into a large glass bowl. Add Chia Seeds and combine well.
Step 3 –
Chill overnight in a tightly sealed bowl until thick and creamy. In the morning, stir in an additional cup of fresh or defrosted cherries. Spoon into individual serving bowls. Top with Yogurt, Cherries, Chocolate Chips or Granola.
FAQS ABOUT CHIA PUDDING
Toppings make this Chia recipe! We love Chocolate Chips or Chocolate Nibs, Yogurt, Granola, and always more Cherries.
Chia Seeds should only be eaten in recipe form like this Chia Pudding. If you swallow Chia Seeds raw, they might absorb fluid and lodge in your esophagus. They are healthy in Chia Pudding after softening overnight.
Chia has a lot of healthy fiber. It might be a good idea to ease into daily Chia use. Too much fiber too quickly takes time for the digestive system to adjust to.
Instead of Maple Syrup, you can use Agave, Honey, or Stevia.
Variations and Serving Tips
- Add a scoop of Chocolate, and you have Cherry Chocolate Chia Pudding.
- Use any GF Plant Based Milk or Dairy Milk
- Top with Whipped Coconut Cream
- Serve with Warm Cherry Compote
- Top with Chunky Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Granola
- Top with Dairy or Coconut Yogurt, more Cherries, and Chocolate Nibs
Thanks for Stopping By! Here are a few Granola Recipes to pair with your Chia:
Ultimate Chunky Peanut Butter Granola Recipe – Gluten Free
Simple BEST Gluten-Free Vanilla Coconut Granola – Delectable Food Life
PrintAmazing Healthy Cherry Chia Breakfast Pudding
This Amazing Healthy Cherry Chia Breakfast Pudding hits all the delicious flavor notes. Almond Milk, Maple, Chia, Vanilla, Almond Butter, and lots of sweet Cherries! You will LOVE this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 12 Hours
- Total Time: 12 Hours, 5 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Anti-inflammatory Diet
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 6 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
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- 1 and 1/2 Cups Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk – or Milk of Choice
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- 1 Cup Sweet Frozen Cherries
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- 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla
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- 2 Tablespoons of Real Maple Syrup (or Stevia)
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- 2 Tablespoons Almond Butter
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- Optional Toppings – Cherries, Chocolate Chips, Yogurt, Almond Butter, Granola
Instructions
Blend Almond Milk, Almond Butter, Maple Syrup, Vanilla, and Cherries in a High-Speed Blender.
Pour Chia Cherry Mixture into a large glass bowl. Add Chia Seeds and combine well.
Chill overnight in a tightly sealed bowl until thick and creamy. In the morning, stir in a cup of fresh or defrosted cherries. Spoon into individual serving bowls. Top with Yogurt, Cherries, Chocolate Chips or Granola.
Notes
* This is a great meal prep breakfast. Perfect for buffets or weekend guests. It’s fun to set out a large bowl of Chia Pudding with various toppings like homemade granola, chocolate nibs, cherries, bananas, almond butter, and chopped nuts. Everyone can make their own unique parfait!
Keywords: Chia Seed Pudding, Gluten Free Pudding, Gluten-Free Breakfast
