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Two glass jars filled with layered blackberry chia pudding topped with fresh blackberries and pumpkin seeds.
Daniel

Blackberry Chia Pudding

Creamy overnight chia pudding swirled with sweet-tart blackberry compote for a make-ahead breakfast that feels like dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

For the Blackberry Compote
  • 12 oz fresh blackberries about 3 cups; frozen works too, no need to thaw
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
For the Chia Pudding
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or oat milk for extra creaminess
  • 0.5 cup full-fat coconut milk from the can, shaken well
  • 0.5 cup chia seeds black or white
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
For Serving
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 0.25 cup toasted sliced almonds optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Four 8-oz jars or containers with lids

Method
 

Make the Blackberry Compote
  1. Combine blackberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until berries break down and release their juices, about 5 minutes. The mixture should look jammy but still have some whole berries.
  2. Transfer half the compote to a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Press firmly with a spoon to extract a smooth seedless puree; discard seeds. Stir this puree back into the remaining chunky compote for a silky-yet-textured swirl. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Make the Chia Pudding
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together almond milk, coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until no clumps remain. Let sit 5 minutes, then whisk again vigorously to prevent seeds from clumping at the bottom.
  2. Divide half the chia mixture among four 8-oz jars. Dollop 1 heaping tablespoon of cooled blackberry compote into each jar and swirl gently with a chopstick or knife. Top with remaining chia mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until thickened to a pudding consistency.
Serve
  1. Stir each pudding before serving to reincorporate any separated liquid. Top with remaining blackberry compote, fresh blackberries, and toasted almonds if using. The puddings keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

For the creamiest texture, use full-fat coconut milk from the can and don't skip the second whisk after 5 minutes - this prevents the dreaded chia clump. If your blackberries are very tart, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup to the compote. The pudding thickens as it sits; if it's too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk to loosen.