Step 1- Whisk the Matcha Into the Milk (2 Minutes)
Pour 225 ml of plant-based milk into your mixing bowl and add 1 teaspoon of matcha powder. Whisk vigorously until the matcha fully dissolves and the milk turns a smooth, even green. No lumps allowed take an extra 30 seconds here if needed. Undissolved matcha clumps taste bitter and grainy, and nobody wants that.
Step 2- Stir in the Chia Seeds and Maple Syrup (2 Minutes)
Add 4 tablespoons of chia seeds and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to the matcha milk. Stir well with a spoon to fully combine. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, then stir again this second stir prevents the chia seeds from clumping together at the bottom, which is the main thing people get wrong with chia pudding.
Step 3- Refrigerate for 2+ Hours
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you're prepping ahead. The chia seeds absorb the liquid and expand into a thick, gel-like pudding. The longer you leave it, the thicker and creamier it gets. Overnight is genuinely the sweet spot.
When you pull it out, give it a quick stir. If it looks thicker than you want, add a splash of plant milk and stir again. Too thin? That means the chia-to-milk ratio was slightly off add another half tablespoon of chia seeds, stir, and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
Step 4- Prepare the Raspberry Layer (3 Minutes)
Take half your raspberries (about 100g) and mash them with a fork in a small bowl until they form a rough, jammy paste. You're not going for smooth here a little texture is a good thing. The mashed raspberry layer adds a burst of tart flavor that cuts through the creaminess of the yogurt and the earthiness of the matcha perfectly.
Step 5- Assemble the Layers
Now comes the fun part. Into each serving bowl or glass, layer in this order:
Mashed raspberry layer -spoon it into the bottom
Chia pudding - add an even layer on top of the raspberries
Dairy-free yogurt - spoon it over the chia layer generously
Whole raspberries - scatter the remaining fresh berries on top
If you're using clear glasses, take a second to be intentional with the layers these cups look absolutely stunning when you can see each distinct layer through the glass. It takes zero extra effort and gets significant results. IMO, presentation matters more than people admit.
Step 6- Serve Immediately or Chill Further
Serve right away for a lightly chilled breakfast, or pop the assembled cups back in the fridge for another 30 minutes if you want everything extra cold. Either way works perfectly.
