Overnight omega-3 chia pudding set in almond milk and crowned with mixed berries — the kind of breakfast you make once and wake up to already done. It’s spoonable, gently sweet and quietly good for you, with chia, flaxseed and walnuts doing the heart-healthy work while blueberries and raspberries bring the colour.
It’s one of the 20 recipes inside our Heart Healthy Cookbook, and we’re sharing this Chia Berry Heart-Healthy Pudding in full so you can taste the standard before you buy the book. The hands-on time is barely ten minutes; the fridge does the rest overnight.
Why this recipe works
The trick is in the two-stage stir. You add the chia in a slow stream while whisking so it never clumps, then rest the mix for ten minutes and whisk again hard to break up the first gel clusters. That second stir is what gives you a silky, evenly set pudding overnight instead of dry pockets and a watery bottom.
Ingredients
Chia base
- 60 g chia seeds
- 400 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Berry topping
- 120 g fresh blueberries
- 100 g fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, unsalted
Optional garnish
- A few fresh mint leaves and a dusting of cinnamon
Serves 2 · Prep 10 min · Cook 0 min · 315 kcal per serving
Instructions
- Whisk the base. In a medium bowl combine almond milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Whisk briskly, then add the chia seeds in a slow stream while whisking continuously to prevent clumps from forming on the bottom.
- Rest and re-stir. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then whisk again vigorously to break up any gel clusters. This second stir is the key to a silky, evenly set pudding with no dry pockets.
- Chill overnight. Divide between two jars or glasses, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. The chia seeds will fully hydrate and thicken into a creamy, spoonable pudding with a tapioca-like texture.
- Layer and serve. Just before serving, gently crush half of the raspberries with the ground flaxseed. Top each pudding with the berry mash, remaining whole berries and chopped walnuts for crunch and extra plant omega-3s.
Chef’s tip
Chia and walnuts provide plant-based ALA omega-3s plus soluble fiber that help reduce arterial inflammation and support healthy cholesterol levels.
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