Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup blueberries
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make
- Mix chia seeds, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Stir and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with blueberries before serving
🧊 Shelf Life / Fridge Life
Refrigerated:
- Best quality: 2–3 days
- Maximum: up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container at ≤4°C / 40°F
Why this pudding keeps fairly well:
- The base (chia seeds, milk, vanilla) is very stable
- Blueberries last longer than softer fruits like strawberries
- No citrus or highly perishable dairy mixed in
Best storage tips:
- Store the chia pudding without blueberries mixed in; add them just before serving
- Use fresh, dry blueberries
- Stir well before refrigerating so chia seeds hydrate evenly
- Stir again before eating to restore creaminess
Discard if you notice:
- Sour or fermented smell
- Excess liquid with bubbles
- Mushy or leaking blueberries
- Any visible mold
🌱 Health & Nutrition Benefits
Chia Seeds
- High in fiber → supports digestion and long-lasting fullness
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids → heart and brain health
- Provides plant-based protein and essential minerals
Blueberries
- Packed with antioxidants that support brain and heart health
- Rich in vitamin C and vitamin K
- Naturally low in sugar compared to many fruits
Vanilla Extract
- Enhances sweetness naturally without added sugar
- Contains antioxidant compounds
- Adds warmth and depth of flavor
Milk (Dairy or Plant-Based)
- Adds creaminess and satiety
- Dairy provides calcium and protein
- Plant-based milks make the recipe vegan-friendly
Overall Benefits
- Light, nourishing make-ahead breakfast or snack
- Naturally sweet with no refined sugar
- High in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats
- Easy to customize and perfect for weekly meal prep