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Raspberry Chia Pudding

Silky, creamy and swirled with a bright, tangy raspberry sauce, this raspberry chia seed pudding is a make-ahead breakfast or snack that feels like dessert!

Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding 🍓

This raspberry chia seed pudding is a creamy, lightly sweet, easy make-ahead breakfast. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this chia pudding combines a creamy chia base with a bright raspberry sauce for a fresh pop of flavor.

It’s healthy, make-ahead breakfast or snack that takes just minutes to prepare.

Simply prepare the creamy chia base and raspberry sauce the night before, then in the morning stir in yogurt for an easy, healthy breakfast.

Why You’ll Love This Raspberry Chia Pudding 💛

  • Simple make-ahead breakfast or snack
  • Fresh raspberry sauce for bright, fresh flavor
  • Extra creamy thanks to yogurt
  • Vegan-Friendly—use dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup to keep it vegan

Ingredients for the Chia Seed Raspberry Pudding 🥥

For the chia pudding (night before)

  • Light coconut milk (or any dairy-free milk such as almond or cashew milk) – creates a creamy base when stirred with the chia seeds
  • Honey or maple syrup – lightly sweetens the pudding (use maple for vegan option)
  • Chia seeds (use white chia seeds if possible) – thickens the mixture into a pudding

For the raspberry sauce (night before)

  • Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
  • Lime juice – adds freshness and a tart flavor
  • Honey or maple syrup – lightly sweetens the sauce (use maple for vegan option)
  • Rosewater (optional) – subtle floral note

For serving (morning)

  • Plain yogurt (or dairy-free alternative) – stirred in for extra creaminess
  • Fresh raspberries – for texture and topping

How to Make Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding 🥄

Night before

  1. Combine milk, sweetener and chia seeds in a bowl or jar. Stir well.
  2. Cover and refrigerate overnight until thickened.
  3. Blend raspberries with lime juice and sweetener until smooth.
  4. Chill overnight.

Morning assembly

  1. Stir yogurt into the thickened chia pudding until creamy.
  2. Spoon into bowls or jars.
  3. Layer or swirl with raspberry sauce.
  4. Top with fresh raspberries before serving.

Why Add Yogurt to Chia Pudding? 🥄

Yogurt makes this raspberry chia seed pudding extra creamy and smooth compared to traditional chia pudding. It also adds richness and protein.

Use Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt depending on preference.

Tips for the Best Raspberry Chia Pudding 🌿

  • Stir chia mixture well before chilling to prevent clumps
  • Let it hydrate overnight for best texture
  • Stir again in the morning before adding the yogurt
  • Adjust thickness with a splash of milk if needed

Chia Seed Pudding Variations 🍇

  • Mixed berry chia pudding – use a blend of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries
  • Strawberry chia seed pudding – use all strawberries (fresh or frozen
  • Blueberry chia pudding – use all blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • Blackberry chia pudding – deepest berry flavor
  • Vegan raspberry chia seed pudding – use maple syrup + dairy-free yogurt

Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding FAQ ❓

What is chia seed pudding? – A make-ahead breakfast or snack made with chia seeds soaked in milk until thick and creamy.

How long does chia seed pudding take to set? – It thickens within 1–2 hours, but overnight chilling gives the best creamy texture.

Can I use a different milk instead of coconut milk? – Yes. Almond, cashew, or any dairy-free milk works well.

Is raspberry chia seed pudding vegan? – Yes, if you use maple syrup instead of honey and a dairy-free yogurt.

Do I have to add yogurt? – No, you can substitute the yogurt for more milk but it makes the texture noticeably creamier.

How long does it last? – Up to 4 days refrigerated.

Final Thoughts 🍓

This raspberry chia seed pudding is the kind of recipe that makes hectic mornings easier. Prepare the chia base the night before and finish with yogurt and bright raspberry sauce in the morning.  

Raspberry Chia Pudding

Recipe by Izabella Jan
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup/240ml light coconut milk (or milk of your choice)

  • 3 Tablespoons/ 63g raw organic honey (divided use) or maple syrup  for a vegan version

  • A pinch of sea salt 

  • ¼ cup/48g chia seeds (I like to use white for a prettier pudding)

  • 1 cup/140g frozen thawed raspberries

  • The juice of 1 lime

  • ¼ teaspoon rosewater (optional)

  • 1 cup/225g plain yogurt (for a vegan version replace with plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.)

  • 4oz/115g fresh raspberries to top (optional)

  • The zest of about half a lime to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine the milk, 1 Tablespoon of the honey (or maple syrup), pinch of salt and chia seeds in a small bowl or jar and stir or shake until blended.
  • Let stand covered overnight in the fridge to thicken. Stir to incorporate the seeds if they have settled the following morning.
  • Meanwhile, toss the thawed frozen raspberries with the lime juice and the rest of the honey in a blender or food processor and puree (adding 1 Tablespoon of water if necessary) to create a smooth sauce.
  • Pass the puree through a fine mesh strainer if desired to remove the seeds. Add rosewater if using and cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning stir together the yogurt and thickened chia coconut milk mixture and spoon the pudding into bowls or glasses; swirling in raspberry puree and topping with fresh raspberries and lime zest if desired.

Notes

  • Dietary Info:
    Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan/Dairy-Free Option (use dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup), Nut-Free, Egg-Free

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