Chia Pudding with Berries

Edaku — Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Chia pudding is one of those desserts that barely needs a cook — the fridge does most of the work while the tiny seeds soak up liquid and swell into a soft, gel-like texture somewhere between rice pudding and custard.

Why chia seeds thicken liquid

The trick is in the seed coating: on contact with liquid, it releases soluble fiber that forms a gel around each seed. That’s why chia never needs to be cooked — just stir the seeds into milk and let time do the rest. The mixture looks thin for the first half hour, but a few hours in the fridge turn it into a thick, spoonable pudding.

Chia Pudding on Edaku

Chia Pudding with Berries

Why chia seeds thicken liquid