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lemon blueberry chia pudding layered in a glass jar, topped with blueberries, lemon zest and coconut sitting on a wooden cutting board
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Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding

 A bright, flavourful and nutrient-packed recipe that's perfect for meal prepping breakfast and snacks!
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 2% milk or plant-based beverage
  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries plus more for topping
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  • To a blender, add the fresh blueberries and 1 cup of the milk or plant-based beverage and blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the milk transitions into a beautiful blue colour.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine ¼ cup of the chia seeds, all of the blueberry milk and ½ tsp of lemon zest. Stir this until it’s well combined and all of the chia seeds are covered in the milk.
  • In a separate bowl, again, mix ¼ cup of chia seeds and the regular milk or plant-based beverage. Add the other ½ tsp of lemon zest and stir until it’s well combined.
  • Cover the bowls and place them in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour so the pudding sets. You can leave it in the fridge overnight if you have the time.
  • Once it is set, scoop a spoonful of the blueberry chia pudding into a bowl or glass and add the lemon chia pudding on top. Continue layering until you have reached your desired amount to consume. Top with fresh blueberries, extra lemon zest and any other toppings of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions and add-ons:

  • Lime zest
    • Use this interchangeably with lemon zest.
  • Vanilla extract
    • Adding ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract can add a rich depth of flavour to this recipe.
  • Honey or maple syrup
    • If you prefer a sweeter version of this chia pudding, add 1-2 tsp of honey, maple syrup or your choice of preferred sweetener.
  • Protein powder
    • For an extra boost in protein and thicker consistency, add 1-2 tbsp of protein powder to your chia pudding mixture. This can be done before or after the chia seeds have gelatinized.
  • Berries or other fruits
    • Feel free to top this dish with your favourite berries or any other type of chopped fruits.
  • Chopped nuts, seeds or granola
    • For extra crunch and texture, you could add a handful of chopped nuts (ex. walnuts, almonds, pecans), seeds (ex. pumpkin, hemp, flax, etc.) or granola.
  • Shredded coconut
    • Use sweetened or unsweetened shredded or grated coconut to add such a cozy flavour to this bright dish.
  • Greek yogurt
    • To boost the overall protein content of this recipe, add a dollop or two of Greek yogurt on top right before serving!

 

Dietary considerations:

This recipe is:
  • gluten free
  • nut free
  • lactose free (if using a lactose-free or plant-based milk)
  • dairy free and vegan (if using a plant-based milk)