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If you’re looking for a wholesome, easy-to-make, and naturally sweet snack or dessert, this Cinnamon Raisin Chia Pudding is the perfect choice. It’s vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and takes just minutes to prep. The best part? It tastes like a comforting bowl of oatmeal cookies—without the oven!
If you love cozy breakfasts like overnight oats or indulgent treats like blended chocolate peanut butter chia pudding, then you’ll adore this Cinnamon Raisin Chia Pudding. It’s like a spoonable version of an oatmeal raisin cookie—naturally sweet, perfectly spiced, and packed with nutrients. And if you’re already a fan of chia-based recipes like homemade chia jam, this easy pudding is another must-try to add to your rotation. With just a handful of simple ingredients and no cooking required, it’s a meal prep dream come true!
It’s vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, and it takes just minutes to prepare. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or craving a healthy sweet treat, this chia pudding delivers nutrition and flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Raisin Chia Pudding
- Dairy-Free & Vegan
- Naturally Sweetened with Medjool Dates
- High in Fiber & Omega-3s from Chia Seeds
- Perfect for Meal Prep or Grab-and-Go Breakfasts
- Tastes Like Dessert, Fuels Like Breakfast
Chia Pudding FAQs
Can I use a different type of milk?
Absolutely! Oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk all work beautifully.
What if I don’t like raisins?
Try chopped dried figs, cranberries, or leave them out entirely. The pudding will still be delicious thanks to the naturally sweet dates.
How do I make it extra creamy?
Blend the almond milk, dates, and cinnamon before adding the chia seeds for a smoother texture and even distribution of sweetness.
Make It Your Own
This pudding is easy to customize:
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract or almond extract for more flavor.
- Swirl in a spoonful of nut butter for extra richness.
- Layer with granola or fresh fruit, like bananas, apples, or berries, for a parfait-style treat.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra protein boost!
- Replace the dates with maple syrup.
Storage Tips
Store your cinnamon raisin chia seed pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It’s ideal for batch prep and busy mornings!
This Cinnamon Raisin Chia Pudding is proof that healthy food doesn’t have to be boring! It’s simple, cozy, and filled with nourishing ingredients that your body (and taste buds) will thank you for. Whether you enjoy it as a make-ahead breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a naturally sweet dessert, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy!
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Cinnamon Raisin Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or non-dairy milk of choice
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted and diced into bits
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup raisins
Instructions
- In a liquid measuring cup, combine the almond milk, dates, and ground cinnamon. Whisk in the chia seeds and raisins. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, and stir one more time to redistribute the chia seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours. Serve with more raisins, chopped walnuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. You can also top with your favorite fruit.
- Store your cinnamon raisin chia seed pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Adding cinnamon sounds brilliant. I’ll give it a try tomorrow morning. Or this night, because I cannot wait.
Dog bites are the worst! My dog is the sweetest, but she has bitten me unintentionally before too, mainly when I’m playing tug with her and she repositions her mouth to get a better grip. I still have a scar on my thumb from months ago! Hope yours is healing and I’m sure this pudding will make it feel a lot better! Love the cinnamon in here! Looks like the perfect Friday breakfast!
Thanks for the love Gayle – it’s definitely on it’s way to recovery!
Oh no! Poor Rachel. I’m glad your hand is starting to feel better. Isn’t it crazy how one little thing can throw us off? (insert long personal story here) I’ve definitely been there. I’m sure Bear felt awful about hurting his mama.
These jars of pud look so cozy and comforting. I’m glad you had them around to help with your recovery.
Haha I was finally able to take the band-aid off yesterday, thank goodness! Thanks so much for the love, Annie.
Oh no…I know if he could, Bear would apologize. I remember once being bitten by my inlaws sweet, big dog, my hand got in the way of a piece of cheese, so I guess it was understandable. ;)
I love the combo of cinnamon and raisins so this breakfast pudding is right up my alley!
Thanks so much for the love, Marissa!
Oh, those dog bites hurt like the devil!! I have a few scars on my right hand, due to playing too hard with my friend’s little dogs. I hope your finger heals without any problems. I love this pudding, and your chocolate peanut butter version is really good!
oh my, your poor finger! I hope it’s healing well. I’m new to your blog and just starting a paleo diet, but I’m a baker so I’m so glad I found you. I’ll be stalking/following your faithfully from now on. I love this recipe as I was looking for something with dates in for breakfast. Healing thoughts x
Thank you so much for the love Annie! I hope you find lots of recipes to love on my site – so glad to have you as a new part of the community :) xox
Mouth watering. This looks absolutely amazing! I love it!
Thanks so much Annie!
Oh yummmm it’s like an oatmeal raisin cookie in pudding form. YUM!
Made this last night… and had for breakfast… It is so good. I now have a new favorite and hopefullly it helps kick my sweet tooth cravings in the morning!
So thrilled to hear you found a new favorite! Thanks for your feedback Kat :)
Hi! This sounds great, however, I’m allergic to almonds. Can I make it with coconut milk? Or does that interfere with texture? Thanks!
Hi Gina, nope, any dairy-free milk will do the trick! Enjoy :)