Description
Kickstart your morning with this vibrant Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding, a delightful blend of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. This healthy treat is packed with omega-3s, fiber, and antioxidants, making it the perfect guilt-free breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- If you're using fresh blueberries, give them a quick rinse. For a more intense blueberry flavor throughout the pudding, gently mash about half to two-thirds of the blueberries in a small bowl with a fork. Keep the remaining blueberries whole for layering or garnishing later. If using frozen blueberries, you can thaw them briefly or add them directly.
- In a medium-sized bowl or a large jar, pour in your chosen milk. Add the fresh lemon juice, your preferred sweetener, and the vanilla extract if you're using it. Whisk these ingredients together really well until the sweetener is fully dissolved and everything is nicely combined.
- Now, sprinkle the chia seeds into the wet mixture. Whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds to a minute to prevent the chia seeds from clumping together. After whisking, stir in the lemon zest.
- Gently fold in your prepared blueberries into the chia seed mixture. Stir just enough to distribute them without overmixing.
- Cover the bowl or jar and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. About 15-20 minutes into chilling, give it another quick stir to ensure no seeds have settled at the bottom.
- Once your Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding is perfectly set and wonderfully thick, give it a gentle stir before serving. Scoop it into individual glasses or bowls, then top it with some fresh, whole blueberries, a sprinkle of additional lemon zest, or a few thin lemon slices for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: To achieve the best texture, use about 1/4 cup of chia seeds per 1 cup of liquid. Adjust sweetness to your liking after chilling. For meal prep, this pudding can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.