Enjoy a healthy, clean eating, gluten-free, and vegan breakfast or dessert with this Mixed Berry Chia Seed Pudding! Slightly adapted from a Dr. Mark Hyman recipe.
I don’t know about y’all, but my whole summer has consisted of me stuffing my face with too much ice cream, pasta salads, and alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, these foods are not as healthy as kale and raw carrots, so I’ve had to begin my healthy eating plan way before next summer and even before sweatpants season starts this year (aka winter).
Super easy and healthy, this plant based recipe and superfood recipe for chia seed pudding is a fantastic way to start the day. Perfect for when you need a paleo breakfast recipe or are lacking in Keto breakfast ideas.
How to make an easy and healthy pudding
This mixed berry chia seed pudding is so simple to make, but it does take some planning (12 hours in advance). Here’s how to do it!
- The night before, puree together your favorite mixed berries and coconut milk in a large bowl
- Stir in the chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt
- Tightly cover and place in the refrigerator overnight
- Boom! When you wake up, breakfast will be ready!
What are chia seeds?
Chia seeds are tiny seeds from the salvia hispanica plant (a member of the mint family), dating back to the Pre-Columbian era and were a main food in the Mayan diet. They are filled with all sorts of vital nutrients, like fiber, protein, antioxidants, calcium, and plant-based omega-3 essential fatty acids.
When combined with a liquid, chia seeds develop a gelatinous texture which makes them easier to digest, and the thick consistency makes them perfect for puddings!
This pudding is slightly adapted from the Blueberry Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding recipe from the 10-Day Detox Diet
book of my favorite clean eating Guru, Dr. Mark Hyman.
Dr. Hyman’s version of a chia seed pudding is a little more dense in texture, as opposed to a creamier one. Whenever I want a creamier pudding, I just add an additional 1/4 cup of coconut milk to the recipe.
Looking for more healthy breakfast ideas?
- Try this Healthy Ham and Broccoli Egg Bake
- No sugar and no bad stuff is this homemade Paleo Herb Breakfast Sausage
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats are sooooo easy and it’s another “made the night before” recipe!
- Paleo Red Flannel Hash is full of fresh beets, yuca, and veggies and is absolute perfection with a poached or lightly fried egg on top
Whether you are on a clean eating plan or just want a gluten free dairy free recipe, hope you try this Mixed Berry Chia Seed Pudding for breakfast, snack, or dessert!
- 2 cups of organic mixed berries , divided
- 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk (for a creamier texture, add an additional 1/4 cup of coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or your favorite nut , chopped
- Using a stand up or hand blender, blend together 1 cup of the berries and the coconut milk until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, add the chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the berry coconut mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Tightly cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours to overnight.
- When ready to eat, divide into 4 bowls and top with coconut, hemp seeds, seeds or nuts, and remaining 1 cup of berries.
- For a creamier texture, add an additional 1/4 cup of coconut milk
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days
This looks yummy! I bet my grand daughter would enjoy this too! Maybe without the pumpkin seeds…
Beautiful pudding! I love chia seeds! I hope you are doing ok my friend! it has been a long time!
What a yummy puddin’! Love that it’s healthy too, so I can eat an extra serving. I didn’t know chia seeds were a member of the mint family – would never have guess it!! I love the idea of adding more coconut milk to make this one creamier….though, it looks pretty awesome as is. Can’t wait to give this one a try; it’s definitely something hubby and I would enjoy for b fast throughout the week (or those mid morning snacks that I love). XOXO
Oh my, Karrie, this looks so good! There are times when healthy eating is also pretty darn delicious: And chia puddings with fruits are an example. Love it!
Summer is all about stuffing your face with delicious treats!! I’ve been on the same train as you. This looks like a lovely, healthy breakfast to start my day!!
This is a pretty and tasty little bowl of healthiness! It just so happens that I had plain overnight oats and chia for lunch today for my day of clean eating. It was good, but didn’t have the eye appeal, texture, or flavor of this pudding. I need to have a do-over with your version! My day of eating light unfortunately ended badly when we remember that there was a food truck festival in town. I had fried chicken bites, ate some of my husband’s loaded hot dogs, and a big bowl of ice cream for dinner! ?
This is looking delicious and healthy!! Looks like super easy to create. I love Chia seeds but I like puddings more creamy. Can’t wait to try this recipe, thank you for sharing!!
Made this pudding and added the extra coconut milk to make it creamier. The whole family loved it!
With all the calcium packed into ice cream, how is it not yet considered a health food? It should be at least on the level of carrots and kale. (I’m trying to justify my summer of eating badly.). But this pudding is gorgeous! I love chia pudding; I need to try your version ASAP!
Karrie, I don’t think it’s a good idea to start your ckean/healthy eating now. Look, first of all, it’s still summer so ice cream and pasta salads must be involved. Secondly, do you think it’s a reasonable thing with Thanksgiving and then Christmas around the corner? So my suggestion is to wait until January:) Well, if you’re a strong person, I respect this and won’t discourage you. Besides, any healthy eating is better with a chia pudding involved.
This looks superb & yummy as well as delicious too… I bet you my daughter would really enjoy this yummylicious pudding recipe of your & one more thing she loved chia seeds so much. The pictures are really amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome and yummy pudding recipe with us. Looking forward to more.