Dessert

Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding Recipe

ByHarry Bern December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

Introduction

This Lemon Blueberry Chia Pudding is a refreshing and nutritious dessert or breakfast option. Creamy Greek yogurt and chia seeds blend with bright lemon and sweet blueberries for a delightful treat that’s easy to prepare ahead of time.

The image shows four clear glass jars filled with a dessert made of three visible layers. The bottom layer is creamy white with chia seeds, the middle layer is a dark purple berry sauce, and the top layer repeats the creamy white chia seed mixture. The jars are topped with fresh blueberries and a drizzle of berry sauce, with a thin lemon slice placed against the inner side of the front jar. The jars rest on a light wooden board set on a white marbled surface, with extra blueberries and a lemon wedge nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup chia seeds
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup honey (or 1/3 cup for a sweeter option; maple syrup or agave works too)
1/4 cup lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup milk of choice
2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Fresh blueberries (to decorate)

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine chia seeds, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey.
Step 2: Add the milk of choice and whisk everything together until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Step 3: In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, honey, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
Step 4: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the blueberry mixture and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until thickened.
Step 5: Spoon alternating layers of chia pudding, blueberry compote, and fresh blueberries into jars or serving glasses. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips & Variations

Use coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version. Adjust sweetness to taste by varying the amount of honey or syrup.
For extra texture, sprinkle some granola or chopped nuts on top before serving.
Fresh lemon zest on top enhances the citrus aroma and flavor right before serving.

Storage

Store the pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The chia seeds may absorb more liquid over time, so you can stir in a bit of extra milk before serving if it becomes too thick. The blueberry compote can be kept separately to maintain freshness and texture.