This gut-friendly berry chia pudding is not only meal prep friendly but it's a delicious and nutritious choice for maintaining digestive health. This wholesome breakfast or snack uses chia seeds which are rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. The chia seeds absorb liquid, creating a creamy and satisfying texture, while also promoting regularity and a healthy gut microbiome. Adding fruits like berries or bananas not only enhances the flavor but also provides essential vitamins and antioxidants.
You can enjoy this gut-friendly meal prep berry chia pudding year-round, but particularly shines during the summer or early fall seasons. The abundance of fresh, ripe, fruits like berries, peaches and figs during these months complements the creamy chia pudding perfectly. Additionally, the warmer weather makes this chilled treat especially refreshing. However, with the availability of frozen fruits and yogurt alternatives, you can customize this pudding to suit any season, making it a delightful and nutritious option throughout the year.
This recipe inspired my Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding (Meal Prep Friendly) recipe.
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Ingredients
- Chia Seeds
- Milk of Choice
- Maple Syrup or Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
- Berries, To Garnish (optional)
- Pistachios, To Garnish (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- In a medium air tight container, add in the chia seeds, followed by your milk of choice, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly for about 30-60 seconds using a whisk. The chia seeds should slowly start to suspend and become more gelatinous.
- Cover or seal your container and place in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours or overnight. Give your pudding a stir when you are ready to eat it! Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Hint: Add your favorite fresh fruits, and nuts to make this breakfast or snack a little more filling. It's absolutely delicious!
Substitutions
- Vegan- Make sure to use the maple syrup option as well as a plant based milk to make this recipe vegan.
- Dairy-Free - Choose coconut, almond, or oat milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
This recipe is already vegetarian and gluten-free!
Variations
- Baby Led Weaning Friendly: Make sure to use maple syrup if serving to babies under 1.
This recipe is already toddler and kid-friendly.
If you like this chia pudding meal prep recipe you will love my fall version of this recipe Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding (Meal Prep Friendly).
Equipment
All you need for this gut-friendly chia pudding meal prep recipe is a whisk and an air-tight container.
If you're in the market for a nice glass air tight container, check this one out! It's my favorite!
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Storage
This recipe is absolutely great for meal prep. You can store it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Top tip
Once you add all the ingredients together in the medium container, make sure to start whisking immediately before the chia seeds begin to clump together. This will make it easier to disperse the chia seeds and allow the pudding to form.
FAQ
Yes! Make sure to use the maple syrup option as well as a plant based milk to make this recipe vegan.
Yes! Choose coconut, almond, or oat milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
Yes! This recipe is meal prep friendly. It can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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Gut-Friendly Chia Pudding (Meal Prep Friendly)
Equipment
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Chia Seeds
- 1 Cup Milk of Choice
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup or Honey
- 1 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
- Berries of Choice To Garnish
- 1 Tablespoon Pistachios To Garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium air tight container, add in the chia seeds, followed by your milk of choice, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly for about 30-60 seconds using a whisk. The chia seeds should slowly start to suspend and become more gelatinous.
- Cover or seal your container and place in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours or overnight. Give your pudding a stir when you are ready to eat it! Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
- Hint: Add your favorite fresh fruits, and nuts to make this breakfast or snack a little more filling. It's absolutely delicious!
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Notes
Substitutions
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- Vegan- Make sure to use the maple syrup option as well as a plant based milk to make this recipe vegan.
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- Dairy-Free - Choose coconut, almond, or oat milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
Variations
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- Baby Led Weaning Friendly: Make sure to use maple syrup if serving to babies under 1.
Equipment
All you need for this chia seed pudding is a whisk and an air-tight container. If you're in the market for a nice glass air tight container, check this one out! It's my favorite! Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.Storage
This recipe is absolutely great for meal prep. You can store it in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.Top tip
Once you add all the ingredients together in the medium container, make sure to start whisking immediately before the chia seeds begin to clump together. This will make it easier to disperse the chia seeds and allow the pudding to form.Nutrition
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
Emily says
In the video recipe it looks like you added maybe pudding after you poured the overnight chia milk in the container. Is it pudding? Or something different? Thanks for the help and inspiration!
christina.klapper says
Hey Emily! It was actually yogurt mixed with a acai powder! I added it for additional protein 🙂 You can either add yogurt or serve with some scrambled eggs for additional protein and to make this more filling!