Summer Berry Chia Pudding Meal Prep Cups (Printable Version)

Creamy chia pudding layered with vibrant strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in portable cups for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or preferred plant-based milk
02 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
03 - 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey, optional
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Berry Layer

06 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
07 - 1 cup blueberries
08 - 1 cup raspberries
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional

→ Topping

11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup if using, vanilla extract, and salt. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps and ensure even distribution.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the mixture reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon maple syrup if desired. Gently toss to coat berries evenly.
04 - Divide half the berry mixture evenly among 4 meal prep cups or glass jars. Spoon the chilled chia pudding evenly over the berries, then layer with remaining berry mixture on top.
05 - Sprinkle coconut flakes over each cup and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Seal cups with lids.
06 - Refrigerate the sealed cups until ready to serve. Store up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You make it once and wake up to a different breakfast every morning for days, no morning scrambling required.
  • The berries stay bright and tart while the chia pudding gets impossibly creamy, like eating dessert for breakfast without the guilt.
  • It actually tastes better the next day when everything has mingled together in the jar.
02 -
  • The second whisk after five minutes is non-negotiable; skipping it will leave you with chia seed clusters that refuse to soften no matter how long you wait.
  • Layer in jars instead of mixing everything together, because a jar with berries visible on top actually gets eaten instead of pushed to the back of the fridge.
03 -
  • Add granola or crushed nuts right before eating instead of when assembling, so they stay crunchy instead of getting soggy overnight.
  • If your chia pudding seems too thick, thin it with a splash more milk; if it seems too thin, wait longer or add a few more chia seeds to the next batch.
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