Start your morning off with this easy grab-no-go breakfast! Berry chia pudding is the perfect vegan, high-fiber recipe to add to your meal prep rotation. You just need a handful of simple ingredients and a few minutes to make it!
I recently put a poll up on Instagram asking for recipe requests and many of you wanted to see more breakfast ideas – especially ones that were meal-prep friendly and high in protein. So, I’m branching out from my usual dinner recipes to share more breakfast recipes!
And it only seemed fitting to create this Vegan Berry Chia Pudding recipe because I had a MASSIVE container of strawberries in my fridge (they were on sale). Let me tell ya…blending fresh berries with milk really takes chia pudding up a notch!
Whether you’re new to chia pudding, can never nail the right consistency, or you’re a chia pudding aficionado…I hope you love this recipe! It’s incredibly simple and future you will be so grateful that you took a few minutes to prep it ahead of time.
Why You’ll Love this Vegan Berry Chia Pudding
- This is a quick and healthy meal prep breakfast!
- It only requires a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients.
- Each serving of this berry chia pudding has 12g of plant-based protein & 15g of fiber.
- This chia pudding is made with homemade strawberry milk for additional fiber, color and flavor.
- It’s totally gluten free, dairy free and vegan!
- This recipe is versatile – you can use different berries and switch up the toppings!
What You Need to Make this Vegan Berry Chia Pudding
- Strawberries: Fresh strawberries get blended with the almond milk to create a delicious homemade strawberry milk! This adds fiber, color, sweetness and flavor to the chia pudding.
- Almond Milk: I typically use Malk almond milk or Califia Farms organic almond milk, both of which are unsweetened. Feel free to substitute your favorite milk (cow’s milk or non-dairy).
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp to add a little extra flavor!
- Vanilla Protein Powder: I always use Wellious vegan vanilla protein powder which is my fav because it’s not chalky and it’s sweetened with monk fruit. If you make this with an unsweetened protein powder, you may want to add a splash of maple syrup to sweeten it.
- Kosher Salt: A pinch of salt enhances all the flavors.
- Chia Seeds: You can’t have chia pudding without chia seeds! Chia seeds are a great source of fiber, protein and antioxidants.
How To Make this Vegan Berry Chia Pudding
Blend the Strawberry Milk:
First, add strawberries, almond milk, protein powder, vanilla extract and salt to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and there are no strawberry chunks remaining.
Stir in Chia Seeds & Refrigerate:
At this point, you can add the chia seeds directly into the blender and stir with a spoon OR transfer the strawberry milk to another bowl (preferably with a spout) and stir in the chia seeds. The consistency should be pretty thin at this point but don’t worry, it’ll thicken up as they sit in the fridge overnight.
Next, evenly distribute chia pudding into 3 jars or airtight containers and store in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Add Toppings & Enjoy:
In the morning, if the texture is too thick for your preference, you can always thin it out with a splash of water or almond milk. Otherwise add your toppings and enjoy!
Which Protein Powder Should I Use?
Every protein powder is different and will yield different results. With that said, I’ve only tried this recipe with Wellious vegan vanilla protein powder. It’s one of the best plant-based protein powders I’ve had because it’s not chalky.
It’s also sweetened naturally with monkfruit which adds some sweetness to the chia pudding. But, if your protein powder is not sweetened at all, you may want to add a splash of maple syrup.
I Don’t Like the Texture of Chia Seeds, Can I Blend them Instead?
Chia pudding can definitely be an acquired taste and texture. To work around this I’ve seen people blend the chia seeds with the milk so the texture is smooth and creamier. I haven’t tested this (yet) but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! Please let me know in the comments below if you end up trying this 🙂
Can I Use Other Berries instead of Strawberries?
I’ve only tested this berry chia pudding with strawberries so far but I’m pretty confident it would work with other berries too! Feel free to try this out with raspberries or even blueberries. It would be a 1-to-1 swap for the strawberries.
Topping Ideas:
- Fresh Fruit: Strawberries, raspberries or whatever berries you prefer!
- Granola: This adds a great crunch factor! Recently I’ve been loving this new grain free granola from Three Wishes.
- Jam: Want some extra sweetness and fruity flavor? Add a dollop of strawberry or raspberry jam on top!
- Nut Butter: The ultimate topping for just about everything.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt will add extra protein, or opt for a dairy-free version like Siggi’s Plant-Based.
Equipment Recommendations:
- Vitamix Blender: It’s important to use a powerful, high-speed blender for this recipe so that the strawberries get thoroughly blended and incorporated with the milk. I love my Vitamix E310…it’s an investment but will last forever.
- Weck Jars: I love using these Weck Jars for just about everything but especially for storing chia pudding and overnight oats.
Can I Meal Prep this Vegan Berry Chia Pudding?
Yes of course! This Vegan Berry Chia Pudding is perfect for a healthy meal prep breakfast option. You can let them sit in the fridge for as little as 3 hours or as much as 4 days. As the chia seeds soak they will absorb liquid and become softer (almost a gel-like consistency).
Find the full recipe below. As always, please let me know if you tried it by commenting below or tagging me on Instagram, @munchinwithmaddie_.
Looking for more Meal Prep Breakfast Recipes?
- High-Protein Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
- Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
- Brownie Baked Oatmeal
- Meal Prep Chipotle Egg Bake
- Gluten Free Gingerbread Blender Pancakes
Berry Chia Pudding (Vegan)
Equipment
- spoon
Ingredients
- 6 oz fresh strawberries stems removed (about 7-8 large ones*)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder (72g total)**
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of kosher salt
- ½ cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Add strawberries, almond milk, protein powder, vanilla extract and salt to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and no strawberry chunks remaining.6 oz fresh strawberries, 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 2 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of kosher salt
- At this point, you can add the chia seeds directly into the blender and stir with a spoon OR transfer the strawberry milk to another bowl (preferably with a spout) and stir in the chia seeds.½ cup chia seeds
- Evenly distribute chia pudding into 3 jars or airtight containers and store in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, if the texture is too thick for your preference, you can always thin it out with a splash of water or almond milk. Otherwise add your toppings and enjoy!
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