Description
A refreshing and healthy Raspberry Chia Dessert that combines fresh raspberries and chia seeds soaked in almond milk to create a creamy, pudding-like treat. Naturally sweetened and customizable with optional toppings like coconut flakes, granola, nuts, or dark chocolate, this dessert is perfect for a nutritious snack or light treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Fresh raspberries
- Coconut flakes
- Granola
- Chopped nuts
- Dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Purée: In a blender or food processor, blend the raspberries until smooth. If using frozen raspberries, thaw them first or blend directly from frozen if your blender allows.
- Optional Straining: For a seedless purée, strain the blended raspberries through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, mix together the raspberry purée, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey (if using), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Adjust Consistency: Before serving, stir the pudding. If it’s too thick, add a splash of almond milk and mix to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls or jars and top with your chosen toppings such as fresh raspberries, coconut flakes, granola, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a sweeter dessert, increase the maple syrup or honey to taste.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the raspberry purée thoroughly.
- This dessert can be prepared the night before for convenience.
- Use any milk of choice such as dairy, soy, or oat milk as preferred.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered, consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.
