Summer Berry Chia Pudding Cups (Print Version)

Creamy chia pudding with layers of fresh summer berries, ideal for light, nutritious meals or snacks.

# What You Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or preferred plant-based milk
02 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
03 - 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey, optional
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Berry Layer

06 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
07 - 1 cup blueberries
08 - 1 cup raspberries
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup if using, vanilla extract, and salt. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping.
02 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the mixture reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with lemon juice and maple syrup if desired. Gently toss to combine without crushing berries.
04 - Divide half the berry mixture evenly among 4 meal prep cups or glass jars. Spoon chia pudding evenly over the berries, then distribute remaining berries on top.
05 - Sprinkle coconut flakes over each cup and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Seal containers with lids and refrigerate until ready to consume.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but works perfectly as breakfast, which means you can trick yourself into eating well without feeling deprived.
  • Once you assemble these cups, they sit patiently in your fridge for up to four days, transforming breakfast chaos into five minutes of pure convenience.
  • The chia seeds absorb the almond milk and transform into something almost mousse-like, creating a texture that feels indulgent but keeps you satisfied for hours.
02 -
  • That second whisk 5 minutes into mixing is not optional; skip it and you'll bite into unpleasant little pockets of dry chia scattered throughout your pudding.
  • The quality of your berries makes an enormous difference, so buy them when they're in season and look slightly overripe rather than firm and pale.
03 -
  • Buy your berries the day before you plan to assemble these cups so they're at peak ripeness; berries picked a week ago won't deliver the brightness these cups deserve.
  • If your chia pudding ever separates or looks grainy after sitting, that middle whisk at the 5-minute mark is what prevents it, so treat it like it matters because it genuinely does.
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