Cherry Chia Pudding (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

Dairy-free and gluten-free, this Cherry Chia Pudding is an easy, make ahead breakfast or snack with cherry compote and sweet almond flavor.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, Canadian

Keyword cherries, chia pudding, chia seeds, compote

Prep Time 15

Resting Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings servings

Calories 213kcal

Author Leanne

To make the chia pudding, add the milk, chia seeds, maple syrup and almond extract to a medium-sized bowl and whisk until the chia seeds are incorporated.
Cover and place in the fridge for 3-4 hours, or overnight. Check on the pudding after an hour and whisk again as the chia seeds may clump together or settle at the bottom of the dish.
Once the pudding is set, make the cherry compote. In a medium-sized saucepan, add the cherries, water, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5-8 minutes, or until the cherries have softened and a thick syrup has formed.
Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract.
Let the cherry mixture cool to room temperature and then stir into the chia pudding.
Serve immediately with your choice of toppings or store in the fridge for 2-3 days.

If you don’t like the texture of chia seeds, you can grind them up before mixing them with milk or you can blend the chia seeds with the milk.
If you prefer a thinner chia pudding, just reduce the amount of chia seeds or add more milk. For a thicker pudding, add another ½ tablespoon of chia seeds.
When making the cherry compote, stir frequently so the cherries don't burn. The mixture will thicken quickly over medium heat so keep an eye on it.
To keep this recipe gluten-free, make sure your cornstarch and almond extract are certified gluten-free.