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best chia pudding recipe
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This recipe creates a layered chia pudding featuring a unique raspberry swirl flavored with warm cardamom and delicate rosewater. It serves as an elegant make-ahead breakfast or dessert that’s perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon rosewater
- Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Raspberry Swirl: Combine raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cardamom in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring and mashing the berries for 5-7 minutes until the mixture slightly thickens. Remove from heat, stir in rosewater, and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Chia Pudding Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Add the chia seeds and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes to ensure even hydration. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then whisk vigorously again to break up any potential clumps.
- Assemble the Layers: Divide half of the chia pudding base among four serving jars. Spoon half of the cooled raspberry swirl over the pudding layer. Gently swirl the raspberry mixture into the pudding using a small knife or skewer to create a marbled effect, taking care not to fully mix. Repeat the layers with the remaining pudding and swirl.
- Chill until Set: Cover the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the chia pudding is thick and set.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, uncover the chilled puddings and garnish each with a few fresh raspberries on top.
Notes
To avoid a lumpy texture, ensure a second vigorous whisking of the chia pudding base after the initial 5-minute rest. Make sure the raspberry swirl is completely cool before layering it with the chia base; otherwise, the warm swirl can prevent the pudding from setting properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg