The trick to this Creamy Raspberry Chia Pudding is blending it for the perfect texture. Made with almond butter and naturally sweetened with dates, you'll love this wholesome snack!
Chia pudding is one of those weird trendy health foods that I think is TOTALLY gonna catch on any minute now.Though it still has plenty of skeptics, it has definitely made a buzz in the media. Is it a healthy dessert or a decadent snack? Is it your long lost chia pet or the easiest way to boost your fiber intake since Metamucil? Maybe it's neither. Maybe it's both.
Regardless of whether you think chia pudding is so last season or totally rad, I can promise that you'll enjoy every spoonful of this play on pudding. Why? Because it's all blended up to perfection, thus eliminating the semi-strange tapioca texture that chia seedies take on when they come into contact with liquid.
I used almond butter in this recipe to take it up another notch or three in the creaminess department, but cashew butter would be fantabulous here, too. Feel free to call this treat guilt-free since it's sweetened with dates rather than the three million tablespoons of white sugar that typical puddings thrive upon. If super sweet pudding is your thang, feel free to add some pure maple syrup to taste.
Oh and I think a dash of cacao powder would take this over the mooooon. After all, I'm never one to say no to chocolate.
Did you know that two tablespoons of chia seeds has a whopping ten grams of fiber (a third of the daily value), nearly five grams of plant-powered protein, 12% of the daily value or iron, and 17% of the daily value of calcium? I'm telling you, plants are the coolest. Chia seeds are also a fab source of magnesium, a mineral that most people are deficient in since alcohol, stress, and caffeine deplete it.
While unsweetened vanilla almond milk is typically my "milk" of choice for smoothies and baking and whatnot, I kind of sort of fell head over heels in love with Almond Breeze's new Hint of Honey line. IT ACTUALLY TASTES LIKE HONEY. And kind of like a graham cracker. They should make s'mores-flavored almond milk.
Yesssss.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't take a swig straight from the carton. Does that make me not a lady? Are we judging me right now?
Judge away. Then make this.
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Creamy Raspberry Chia Pudding
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 2-3 1x
- Category: snack
Description
A flavorful, creamy chia pudding bursting with fresh raspberry and vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almond Breeze Almond Milk Hint of Honey Vanilla (or sub milk of choice)
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 5 medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond milk and chia seeds. Add in raspberries, dates, almond butter, and vanilla. It doesn't need to be mixed together well since it will be blended later.
- Cover mixture and place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dump mixture into a blender (I used my Nutribullet). Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a tablespoon more milk if necessary.
- Top with more fresh raspberries and shredded coconut if desired.
This post is sponsored by Almond Breeze Almondmilk. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Hummusapien!
Karen says
I just tried this and even my husband, who usually hates chia pudding, can't stop talking about how good it is!! Thank you for this really great recipe!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Awww this made my day! Thanks so much for the positive feedback, Karen!
Karen says
I just tried this and even my husband, who usually hates chia pudding, can't stop talking about how good it is!! Thank you for this really great recipe!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Awww this made my day! Thanks so much for the positive feedback, Karen!
Kelly @ Eat the Gains says
Wait so you are not supposed to drink almond milk out of the carton?? Cause I do that all the time haha. I am a weird one and love the texture of chia puddings, but never thought of blending it. Will have to try this!
Kelly @ Eat the Gains says
Wait so you are not supposed to drink almond milk out of the carton?? Cause I do that all the time haha. I am a weird one and love the texture of chia puddings, but never thought of blending it. Will have to try this!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
Ermagerd. This looks so creamy and perfect! And your photography is gorgeous! I have a feeling this post is going to send the chia pudding trend through the roof!
Alexis says
Weeee thanks, Sarah! Bout to raise the roof with all dis chia pudinnnnn'.
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
Ermagerd. This looks so creamy and perfect! And your photography is gorgeous! I have a feeling this post is going to send the chia pudding trend through the roof!
Alexis says
Weeee thanks, Sarah! Bout to raise the roof with all dis chia pudinnnnn'.
Jess @hellotofit says
I LOVE chia pudding, but have never thought to add dates. Great idea 🙂
Alexis says
I love using dates in pretty much everything, but especially in chia pudding because it helps thicken it up!
Jess @hellotofit says
I LOVE chia pudding, but have never thought to add dates. Great idea 🙂
Alexis says
I love using dates in pretty much everything, but especially in chia pudding because it helps thicken it up!
Julia says
No judgement here, girl - I love drinking almond milk straight from the carton...especially after a long night of drinking (not that that ever happens ever....;) Chia pudding's definitely totally rad. I'm itching to try this raspberry version!
Alexis says
Almond milk soul seesters. This chia pudding would be delightful after a drink or three with some chocolate chippies!
Julia says
No judgement here, girl - I love drinking almond milk straight from the carton...especially after a long night of drinking (not that that ever happens ever....;) Chia pudding's definitely totally rad. I'm itching to try this raspberry version!
Alexis says
Almond milk soul seesters. This chia pudding would be delightful after a drink or three with some chocolate chippies!
Ann says
I like that you blend the thing up before serving! I haven't thought of that. It's a nice way to introduce chia pudding to newbies who would be vrey sceptical to put it nicely with the texture (and looks) 🙂
Alexis says
Exactly! The texture always throws people for a loop 😉 I love anything creamy!
Ann says
I like that you blend the thing up before serving! I haven't thought of that. It's a nice way to introduce chia pudding to newbies who would be vrey sceptical to put it nicely with the texture (and looks) 🙂
Alexis says
Exactly! The texture always throws people for a loop 😉 I love anything creamy!
Alyssa says
Looks and sounds amazing!! I will definitely have to try this one out! 🙂 thanks for sharing!
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Alexis says
You're so welcome, Alyssa!
Alyssa says
Looks and sounds amazing!! I will definitely have to try this one out! 🙂 thanks for sharing!
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Alexis says
You're so welcome, Alyssa!
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
Looks delicious! I must admit, I was a little skeptical about chia pudding when I first heard of it...it's pretty tasty though, no wonder it's so trendy!
Alexis says
I'm STILL a little skeptical 😉 I swear this version will be your new fave!
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
Looks delicious! I must admit, I was a little skeptical about chia pudding when I first heard of it...it's pretty tasty though, no wonder it's so trendy!
Alexis says
I'm STILL a little skeptical 😉 I swear this version will be your new fave!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
Almond breeze keeps coming out with more and more awesome flavors! Honey!? sign me up!! this pudding sounds and looks delicious
Alexis says
This flavor is my favorite yet! It seriously tastes like a graham cracker...hence me drinking it from the carton. Ooops!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
Almond breeze keeps coming out with more and more awesome flavors! Honey!? sign me up!! this pudding sounds and looks delicious
Alexis says
This flavor is my favorite yet! It seriously tastes like a graham cracker...hence me drinking it from the carton. Ooops!
Shannon says
I am not a chia lover, mainly because the texture is just gross. Maybe blending it will solve all my problems!
Alexis says
Precisely! Be careful--it may just turn you into a believer.
Shannon says
I am not a chia lover, mainly because the texture is just gross. Maybe blending it will solve all my problems!
Alexis says
Precisely! Be careful--it may just turn you into a believer.
Kelli M. says
In my fridge now!!
Alexis says
That was fast! I hope you love it!
Kelli M. says
In my fridge now!!
Alexis says
That was fast! I hope you love it!
Contented Belly says
I love chia seeds and enjoy trying different pudding recipes. I have fructose malabsorption so cannot eat dates. Do you have a recommendation for an alternative to the dates that would be safe for me to eat or would it be best to just omit the dates? Thanks!
Alexis says
Hmmmm I would say just add some sweetener of your choice to taste! You may want to decrease the milk since the dates thicken it up as well.
Contented Belly says
I love chia seeds and enjoy trying different pudding recipes. I have fructose malabsorption so cannot eat dates. Do you have a recommendation for an alternative to the dates that would be safe for me to eat or would it be best to just omit the dates? Thanks!
Alexis says
Hmmmm I would say just add some sweetener of your choice to taste! You may want to decrease the milk since the dates thicken it up as well.
She Rocks Fitness says
I love how almond milk is now in so many different flavors...It takes it up a whole notch and I LOVE it...I'll definitely have to look for this flavor next time I'm shopping. Enjoy your Monday friend! XOXO
Alexis says
It would be rather delish in your overnight oats 🙂
She Rocks Fitness says
I love how almond milk is now in so many different flavors...It takes it up a whole notch and I LOVE it...I'll definitely have to look for this flavor next time I'm shopping. Enjoy your Monday friend! XOXO
Alexis says
It would be rather delish in your overnight oats 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It's on my recipe list to make this summer...I still haven't gotten on the bandwagon! But I do love chia seeds!
Alexis says
Now is the time, my dear! The raspberries give it a nice little summery flair.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It's on my recipe list to make this summer...I still haven't gotten on the bandwagon! But I do love chia seeds!
Alexis says
Now is the time, my dear! The raspberries give it a nice little summery flair.
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
No judging here. 🙂 I still have not tried blended chia pudding. I need to because I definitely can't deal with the texture of the non-blended variety.
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
No judging here. 🙂 I still have not tried blended chia pudding. I need to because I definitely can't deal with the texture of the non-blended variety.
dixya | food, pleasure, and health says
i usually do chia with blackberries + almond but this combo sounds wonderful.
Alexis says
Mmmm that sounds like an EPIC combo.
dixya | food, pleasure, and health says
i usually do chia with blackberries + almond but this combo sounds wonderful.
Alexis says
Mmmm that sounds like an EPIC combo.
Liz S. says
No judging whatsoever! And wowza, that is a perfect chia pudding recipe. I'm a chia lover - the haters are missing out.
★★★★★
Alexis says
Haters gon hate. Amen sister!
Liz S. says
No judging whatsoever! And wowza, that is a perfect chia pudding recipe. I'm a chia lover - the haters are missing out.
★★★★★
Alexis says
Haters gon hate. Amen sister!