Description
Creamy vanilla bean and cherry raspberry smash chia seed pudding is super easy to make, and perfect for an on the go breakfast, snack or even dessert!
Ingredients
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FOR CHIA PUDDING
- 6 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (if using sweetened, reduce the amount of maple syrup used)
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla (more if not using vanilla bean)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or less – to taste)
- pinch of sea salt
FOR LAYERS
- 1 cup frozen raspberries, defrosted (or fresh)
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups red cherries, pitted and cut in half
Instructions
For chia pudding
- If using, scrape contents of vanilla bean into a large bowl.
- Add about 1/4 cup almond milk and mix together using a fork or the back of a spoon, until the vanilla beans are fully incorporated.
- Whisk in the rest of the almond milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup and sea salt.
- Taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary.
- Whisk in chia seeds and move bowl to the refrigerator, for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
for layers and assembly
- Pit cherries and slice in half, leaving a few whole to top the pudding if desired.
- Set aside a few raspberries to top puddings as well.
- Smash raspberries with lemon juice using a fork until nice and jammy.
- Layer pudding, cherries, and raspberries in a small 8 oz jar or container.
- Top with extra berries and cherries and serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat!
- Prep Time: 15 min