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    Berry Chia Pudding (Meal Prep Friendly)

    April 18, 2024 by christina.klapper 2 Comments

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    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.

    This is a top view of my gut-friendly berry chia pudding recipe. It is meal prep friendly and topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries and pistachios in a bowl.

    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.

    This is a closer top view of my gut-friendly chia pudding recipe. It is meal prep friendly and topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries and pistachios in a bowl.
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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Make Ahead
    • Meal Prep Friendly
    • Jump to: Recipe
    • Food safety

    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

    1. 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. 
    2. 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!

    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.

    FAQ

    Can this recipe be made vegan?

    Yes! Make sure to use the maple syrup option as well as a plant based milk to make this recipe vegan.

    Can this recipe be made dairy-free?

    Yes! Choose coconut, almond, or oat milk to make this recipe dairy-free.

    Is this recipe meal prep friendly?

    Yes! This recipe is meal prep friendly. It can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.

    Make Ahead

    Looking for other make ahead recipes like this? Try these:

    • Baked Egg Sandwiches
    • Chicken Fattoush Salad
    • Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins
    • Easy Vegan Fall Salad

    Meal Prep Friendly

    Looking for other meal prep friendly recipes like this? Try these:

    • Slow Cooker Green Goddess Chicken & Veggies
    • Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Chicken
    • Chicken Fajita Casserole with Rice (One Pan)
    • Healthy BLT Chicken Pasta Salad

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    Gut-Friendly Chia Pudding (Meal Prep Friendly)

    This gut-friendly chia pudding is a delicious and nutritious choice. It's a perfect breakfast or a snack and it's also meal prep friendly!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Inactive Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Baby Led Weaning Breakfast, Baby Led Weaning Snack, Meal Prep, Meal Prep Breakfast, Meal Prep Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 182 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Whisk
    • 1 Air Tight Container

    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)
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    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!

    Video

    Notes

    *I used Almond Milk and Maple Syrup to calculate the Nutrition Facts for this recipe. 

    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 recipe you will love my fall version of this recipe Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding (Meal Prep Friendly).

    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

    Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 168mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Gut-Friendly Chia Pudding, Gut-Friendly Recipe, Meal Prep Breakfast, Meal Prep Snack, pumpkin chia pudding
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Food safety

    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    Related

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    Comments

    1. Emily says

      May 10, 2024 at 7:42 am

      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!

      Reply
      • christina.klapper says

        May 10, 2024 at 5:08 pm

        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!

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