Gluten-Free Chia Pudding

A creamy, satisfying chia pudding bursting with vibrant berry flavors and a hint of sweet vanilla. This delightful breakfast is naturally thick and nourishing, perfect for a quick and healthy start to your day.

Prep: 5 min Total: 130 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 2h 10m (5 min prep). It uses 5 ingredients — including chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 24, 2026. Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Chia Pudding: When preparing this breakfast recipe, while this recipe is inherently gluten-free, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, such as plant-based milk and sweeteners, are gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination from gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Chia Pudding: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on chia seeds for thickening instead of gluten-containing grains. Always ensure your plant-based milk and sweeteners are gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup chia seeds Shop
2 cups unsweetened almond milk Shop
2 tbsp maple syrup Shop
1 tsp pure vanilla extract Shop
1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

1 In a medium bowl, combine the chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract. Whisk everything together thoroughly to ensure no clumps of chia seeds remain.
2 Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then whisk again vigorously. This second whisking is crucial to prevent the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom as they begin to absorb liquid.
3 Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency. The chia seeds will absorb the liquid and create a gel-like texture.
4 Before serving, gently stir in the mixed berries. If using frozen berries, they will thaw slightly and release their juices, adding a lovely color and flavor to the pudding.
5 Divide the chia pudding into four serving bowls or jars. Enjoy this refreshing and nutrient-rich breakfast immediately, or store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

220

Calories

Protein

26g

Carbs

11g

Fat

10g

Fiber

80mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Whisk again after 5 minutes, as step 2 says. It is the key to pudding without clumps.
Shake the almond milk carton before measuring so the pudding sets evenly.
Make several jars at once. The pudding keeps in the fridge for a few days, with the berries added just before eating.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Chia Pudding take?

Gluten-Free Chia Pudding takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, including resting time: 5 minutes to prep, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Chia Pudding with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Chia Pudding?

Check chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup before they go into Gluten-Free Chia Pudding. While this recipe is inherently gluten-free, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, such as plant-based milk and sweeteners, are gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination from gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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