Gluten-Free Chia Pudding
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
A creamy, satisfying chia pudding bursting with vibrant berry flavors and a hint of sweet vanilla. This delightful breakfast is naturally thick and nourishing, perfect for a quick and healthy start to your day.
At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 5 ingredients — including chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Chia Pudding: When preparing this breakfast recipe, while this recipe is inherently gluten-free, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, such as plant-based milk and sweeteners, are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination from gluten In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Chia Pudding: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on chia seeds for thickening instead of gluten-containing grains. Always ensure your plant-based milk and sweeteners are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract. Whisk everything together thoroughly to ensure no clumps of chia seeds remain.
- 2
Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then whisk again vigorously. This second whisking is crucial to prevent the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom as they begin to absorb liquid.
- 3
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and create a gel-like texture.
- 4
Before serving, gently stir in the mixed berries. If using frozen berries, they will thaw slightly and release their juices, adding a lovely color and flavor to the pudding.
- 5
Divide the chia pudding into four serving bowls or jars. Enjoy this refreshing and nutrient-rich breakfast immediately, or store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Tips & Notes
- Warm milk (not hot) is key for yeast-based recipes — aim for 105–115°F to activate yeast without killing it.
- Grade B (now labeled 'Grade A Dark') maple syrup has the most intense flavor for cooking.
- Pure vanilla extract (not imitation) gives a much more complex, rounded flavor — worth the cost in simple recipes.
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