Layered Berry Chia Pudding

A beautiful and nutritious Layered Berry Chia Pudding recipe. Enjoy it as a healthy berry dessert or a special breakfast! (Naturally gluten-free and vegan)

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• A Layered Chia Pudding Recipe
• Ingredients You'll Need
• How to make a Layered Berry Chia Pudding
• Recipe Tips & Notes
• IS CHIA SEED PUDDING GOOD FOR YOU?

A Layered Chia Pudding Recipe

I love this chia pudding recipe! It is a fun way to change up a classic chia pudding and make it a bit more special and delicious!

This chia seed pudding has three yummy, distinct layers that are full of berry flavor and made with healthy ingredients. All the layers are naturally vegan and gluten-free and contain no refined sugar.

If you love the combination of berries and chia pudding, check out my Oat milk chia pudding with berries!

Ingredients You'll Need

• Frozen berries. Any combination of berries you like best will work for this recipe.
• Chia seeds. These healthy superfood seeds add lots of protein and nutrients.
• Non-dairy milk. You can use any non-dairy, plant-based milk you prefer best such as oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.
• Maple syrup/agave syrup. To add some natural sweetness to the chia pudding.
• Rolled oats. This is for the bottom layer to make it thick and give it a delicious texture.
• Non-dairy yogurt. |You can use any vegan yogurt that you like best for this recipe.

I like to top my layered berry chia puddings with extra berries, but this is completely optional. You could also top them with a sprinkle of crunchy chia seeds or add an extra dollop of vegan yogurt on top.

How to make a Layered Berry Chia Pudding

The key to getting the layered effect in this chia pudding is freezing. The first layer needs to be completely frozen before adding the chia seed mixture and then topping it with the berry yogurt layer. The easy step-by-step instructions are:

Berry Oat Layer:

1. Place the layers' ingredients into your blender (I used my Nutribullet) and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into 2 glasses or jars and freeze for 15 - 20 minutes.

Chia Seed Layer

1. Whisk all the chia pudding ingredients together in a large bowl and then gently top the frozen berry oat layer with it.
2. Place the glasses/jars into the fridge for at least 4 hours.

Berry Yogurt Layer

1. Place all the berry yogurt ingredients into your blender and blend until smooth.
2. Gently pour over the set chia pudding and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge to enjoy later.

Recipe Tips & Notes

1. Mix chia mixture well. It’s important to mix your chia seed mixture until there are no lumps in it. It is helpful to mix it, stop, and then mix it again to allow the chia seeds to distribute evenly without clumping.
2. Don’t leave out the sweetener. Although we are using lots of berries in this recipe, you will still need the sweetener to balance the flavors. Chia seeds are naturally bland and unsweetened, so I recommend sweetening it for the best final result.
3. Double the recipe. You can double, triple, and quadruple this recipe to make as many chia puddings as you like. Keep in mind they can be stored for up to a week in the fridge.
4. Use clear jars or glasses for serving. This recipe is all about the layers so serve them in clear glass to enjoy the final layered result.

IS CHIA SEED PUDDING GOOD FOR YOU?

Chia seeds are well deserving of their superfood title! Chia seeds are extremely healthy seeds and are considered a superfood. They are packed with protein which provides sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength.”

Chia seeds are filled with all sorts of nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants. And like flaxseeds, they are also high in fiber and rich in omega-3 fatty acids. So chia seeds are definitely worth adding to your diet!

MORE CHIA PUDDING RECIPES TO TRY:

• Chocolate Hazelnut Chia Pudding
• Vegan Strawberry Almond Chia Pudding
• Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding
• Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding

I hope you love this Layered Berry Chia Pudding recipe as much as I do! And if you want to see more of my delicious food adventures, follow me on Instagram or Facebook.