Chia Berry Ripe

This Chia Berry Ripe is a delicious and nutritious treat that combines the goodness of chia seeds with chocolate berry flavour. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this easy-to-make dish is packed with fibre, antioxidants, and healthy fats, making it a fantastic option to fuel your day. It’s deliciously sweet enough for a dessert too (my husband thinks it tastes like a cherry ripe, hence the name).

Health benefits

Chia seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition, offering a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and dietary fibre, which can help keep you full and satisfied. The addition of berries and cacao powder adds antioxidants and vitamins, supporting overall health and wellness, while coconut milk and coconut water provide hydration and creaminess.

Ingredients

You’ll need fresh berries (raspberries and blueberries work well), chia seeds, cacao powder, rice malt syrup, maple syrup or honey, vanilla paste or powder, ground cinnamon, canned coconut milk, coconut water, and optional lemon zest for extra zing.

How to make this berry chia seed pudding recipe

To prepare this gluten-free, vegan chia pudding recipe, simply combine all the ingredients in a large jar or bowl, stirring or shaking until well mixed. Let it chill in the fridge for at least a few hours or overnight, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken. If desired, you can give it a stir after an hour to enhance flavour distribution.

Texture Tip

I find people generally either love or struggle with the gelatinous, slightly grainy texture of chia. If you don’t like the texture, try to blend it smooth or use ground chia seeds to make it.

Serving suggestions and how to store

Enjoy your Chia Berry Ripe as is or topped with extra berries and a drizzle of cashew nut cream for added richness. It’s also delicious with toasted flaked coconut sprinkled on top. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, adjusting the consistency with a splash of milk if it thickens too much.

Vary this chia seed pudding recipe to suit your dietary needs

For a coconut-free version, simply substitute the coconut milk with your favourite nut milk or dairy milk. If you’re looking for a low-fructose option, sweeten it with rice malt syrup. For those who prefer a smoother texture, consider blending the mixture or using ground chia seeds to create a creamier consistency. Feel free to replace the cacao with chocolate protein powder or add in some hemp seeds to increase the protein in this chia pudding.

Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements.

More Chia Pudding recipes HERE. 

Chia Berry Ripe

Prep 10 minutes minutes

Soak 2 hours hours

Total 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Serves: 2

This is the most delicious flavour combination for a healthy chia pudding - named after the infamous 'cherry ripe' chocolate bar. 

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Ingredients

• 50 g berries (½ cup) I use frozen or fresh raspberries and blueberries but any will do, smashed up a bit to release their juice
• 45 g chia seeds (¼ cup)
• 1 tbsp cacao powder (unsweetened Dutch process or raw)
• 2 tbsp rice malt syrup or maple syrup (or to taste)
• 2 tsp vanilla -paste or powder
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 270 ml canned coconut milk (1 cup approx.)
• 125 ml coconut water (½ cup)
• 1 lemon/s -zest finely grated (optional)

Method

• In a large jar place all of the ingredients and stir or shake to combine well.
• Place it in the fridge for at least a few hours (I leave it overnight).
• You can shake or stir it after an hour or so, just to make sure the flavours are well distributed.
• The longer it is left , the thicker it becomes. Adjust the consistency with more milk if it become too thick.

Serve

• Enjoy as it is or topped with more berries and cashew nut cream (recipe here). A little toasted flaked coconut is also delicious.

Store

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Variations

Coconut-free

Replace the coconut milk with a nut milk or dairy milk.

Low-fructose

Sweeten with rice malt syrup.

Boost the protein

Stir through your favourite protein powder. I love using this collagen protein—it’s flavourless, so it works beautifully across all kinds of recipes without altering the taste. You can also add hemp seeds or the Power Booster recipe.

 

"The best Chia Pudding flavour combination ever!"
Sally

 

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Course: Breakfast Dessert Snack

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