Description
This No-Bake Blueberry Chia Seed Pie is fresh, fruity, and naturally sweet with a nutty date crust and a thick blueberry chia filling. It is a light and wholesome dessert that is perfect for warm days and make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
1 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
3 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Fresh blueberries for topping
Coconut whipped cream for topping
Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Add the almonds and walnuts to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Add the dates, salt, and vanilla extract, then process until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Press the crust firmly into a 9-inch pie or tart pan and chill while preparing the filling.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries soften and release their juices.
- Lightly mash some of the berries, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the chia seeds and let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
- Pour the blueberry chia filling into the chilled crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh blueberries, coconut whipped cream, and mint leaves.
Notes
Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer if needed; add 1 to 2 extra minutes of cooking time.
For a different flavor, substitute mixed berries such as raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries.
Pecans or additional almonds can replace the walnuts in the crust.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze individual slices in an airtight container and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Agave syrup or honey can be used instead of maple syrup if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
