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    Home » Recipes » Chia pudding

    Published: Jun 14, 2020 · Modified: Jun 20, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 2 Comments

    Cherry chia pudding

    This cherry chia pudding is a fun and healthy breakfast idea or mid-afternoon snack. With just five ingredients, it couldn't be more simple to make! A vegan, gluten-free and low histamine chia pudding.

    two glass jars of cherry chia pudding on a blue and white tea towel.

    Chia pudding is always good as a flavourful and healthy treat, and often feels more like dessert! My blueberry coconut chia pudding is perfect for summer and for fall you can't go wrong with my pumpkin spice chia pudding.

    Love cherries? My cherry mango popsicles are a fun summer dessert!

    This cherry chia seed pudding feels very summery, but you can easily use frozen cherries out of season. Will still feel like summer with this treat even if it's cold out!

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe is so good
    • Ingredients
    • Step by step instructions
    • Overnight chia pudding?
    • A note for my low histamine readers
    • More breakfast recipes to enjoy
    • Recipe

    Why this recipe is so good

    • Healthy breakfast idea - a perfect way to start the day, with all the goodness of fruit and chia seeds.
    • Meal prep recipe - if meal prep works for you (perhaps not for my low histamine readers), then this an easy make-ahead breakfast or snack.
    • Few ingredients - aside from the cherries, this recipe uses pantry staples.

    Ingredients

    bowls of frozen cherries, chia seeds, coconut, maple syrup and non-dairy milk.

    Just five ingredients to make this chia pudding. You will need:

    • Cherries - you can use fresh or frozen out of season. If frozen, you may wish to thaw slightly so they blend more easily.
    • Chia seeds - you want whole chia seeds rather than milled chia. The Terrasoul organic chia seeds are good.
    • Non-dairy milk - use the type that works best for you. Using coconut milk (the pouring kind in a carton, not in a can) is a lovely combination with cherries.
    • Maple syrup - to add a little sweetness.
    • Desiccated coconut - really enhances the cherry flavour I find!

    Step by step instructions

    Making this chia pudding is really simple. Just a few steps:

    1. Combine the cherries, non-dairy milk, maple syrup and coconut in a blender and blend. If it seems too thick, such that the chia won't have enough liquid to absorb, add a touch of water.
    2. Pour into a jar or container that can be sealed and add the chia seeds. Stir or whisk very thoroughly to combine. Set aside in the fridge for at least two hours, stirring halfway through if possible.
    cherries in a bowl
    cherries and chia seeds in a bowl

    Overnight chia pudding?

    Many chia puddings are made in the evening, so you have a grab and go breakfast the next morning. You can definitely do that with this chia pudding. Perfect for those stressful mornings, or if you like to take your breakfast to work.

    If using during the day I find that two hours in the fridge is sufficient for the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and become a chia pudding.

    A note for my low histamine readers

    Cherries score 0 on the SIGHI list, but there is a note that simply says 'controversial' next to it. I did a poll on my Instagram for people's thoughts on cherries and as 92% of respondents said they were good with them I have included them in this recipe. If you aren't able to eat cherries, then my blueberry chia pudding is a great alternative!

    If you follow a low histamine diet though, food storage times are often quite personal. The SIGHI list refers to leftovers that have been cooked and suggests that they be stored in the fridge for a maximum of 12-24 hours. It doesn't refer to uncooked items such as this recipe. If you do store overnight I would definitely recommend doing so in a sealed container.

    two glass jars of cherry chia pudding on a blue and white tea towel.

    More breakfast recipes to enjoy

    Blueberry chia pudding

    Cardamom chia pudding

    Maple chia pudding with blueberry jam

    Apple pie porridge

    Apple and pumpkin seed granola

    I’m always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes. And please do leave a star rating if you tried the recipe!

    Recipe

    cherry chia pudding in a glass jar with a spoon in it.

    Cherry chia pudding

    Claire
    This cherry chia pudding is a fruity and fun breakfast or snack that is full of goodness, but feels like a sweet treat. It combines chia seeds, non-dairy milk and cherries, with a touch of maple syrup for a healthy and delicious recipe. Makes one large serving or two smaller servings.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Time in the fridge 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 1 serving

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 0.5 cups non-dairy milk
    • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries
    • 0.5 teaspoon maple syrup optional
    • 2 teaspoon desiccated coconut

    Instructions
     

    • Place all the ingredients other than the chia seeds in a blender and blend to a thick consistency. Add a touch of water if it seems as though there isn't enough liquid for the chia to absorb.
    • Pour into a container and then stir or whisk in the chia seeds. Set aside in the fridge for at least two hours, stirring halfway through if possible.
    • Top with desiccated coconut and then enjoy!

    Notes

    • If using frozen cherries it is best to thaw slightly first to allow them to blend more easily.
    • Try and stir the chia pudding after an hour or so to help stop the chia seeds from clumping together.
    • If you are unsure whether you tolerate cherries, then use blueberries instead!
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients in this recipe for cherry and coconut chia pudding score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • cherries score 0, but there is a note stating 'controversial' next to it.
    • non-dairy milk - has variable scores.
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    1. Katie Clark says

      June 18, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      Cherry is one of my favorite flavors. This one has been pinned so that I can give it a try soon. I need to get more chia seeds first. YUM!

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      • throughthefibrofog says

        June 19, 2020 at 7:18 pm

        One of my favourites too! I love this as it's healthy but feels like a treat. Hope you like it too!

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    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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