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.
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!
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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
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:
- 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.
- 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.
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.
More breakfast recipes to enjoy
Maple chia pudding with blueberry jam
Apple and pumpkin seed granola
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Recipe
Cherry chia pudding
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!
- cherries score 0, but there is a note stating 'controversial' next to it.
- non-dairy milk - has variable scores.
Katie Clark says
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!
throughthefibrofog says
One of my favourites too! I love this as it's healthy but feels like a treat. Hope you like it too!