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first watch chia pudding recipe
- Total Time: 290 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This creamy First Watch inspired chia pudding features a vibrant blackberry swirl, offering a balanced, versatile, and budget-friendly breakfast option perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 60 g (0.5 cup) chia seeds, organic for premium choice
- 480 ml (2 cups) unsweetened plant-based milk, almond or oat milk recommended
- 60 ml (4 tablespoons) maple syrup, divided (45 ml for pudding, 15 ml for swirl)
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) alcohol-free vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 150 g (1 cup) fresh or frozen blackberries, for the swirl
- 2 g (0.5 teaspoon) ground cardamom
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) filtered water or lemon juice
- 2–3 fresh blackberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Pudding Base: In a medium bowl, combine 60 g (0.5 cup) chia seeds, 480 ml (2 cups) unsweetened plant-based milk, 45 ml (3 tablespoons) maple syrup, 5 ml (1 teaspoon) alcohol-free vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Whisk thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until no clumps remain and the mixture looks uniformly smooth.
- Initial Chill and Stir: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Gently stir to ensure even hydration and prevent seeds from clumping, then cover again.
- Full Chill for Gelling: Continue to refrigerate for at least 3.5 more hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding has thickened to a lovely gel-like consistency.
- Prepare Blackberry Swirl: While the pudding chills, combine 150 g (1 cup) fresh or frozen blackberries, 15 ml (1 tablespoon) maple syrup, 2 g (0.5 teaspoon) ground cardamom, and 15 ml (1 tablespoon) filtered water or lemon juice in a small blender. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant.
- Strain for Silky Swirl (Optional): For an extra-smooth, seedless swirl, pass the blended blackberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl, pressing down on the solids to extract maximum liquid. Discard any seeds.
- Layer and Assemble: Retrieve the chilled chia pudding. Spoon about 1/3 of the pudding into the bottom of 2-3 clear serving glasses or jars. Drizzle about 1/4 of the blackberry swirl over this first pudding layer. Repeat with another layer of chia pudding and another drizzle of blackberry swirl.
- Final Swirl and Set: Finish with a final layer of chia pudding, then spoon the remaining blackberry swirl on top. Using a small skewer or knife tip, gently swirl the berry puree into the top layer to create distinct ribbons. Refrigerate the assembled puddings for another 30 minutes to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
If pudding appears too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons more plant milk; if too thin, stir in 1 teaspoon chia seeds and chill for an extra hour. For an ultra-creamy texture, blend half or all of the chilled chia pudding mixture before layering. Always check expiry dates on plant milk and chia seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 200 g)
- Calories: 310 calories
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 17 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg