Strawberry Chia Pudding
Three simple layers make Strawberry Chia Pudding an easy breakfast or snack made with chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and fresh strawberry puree.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup more to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup almond milk or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup strawberries mashed, fresh or frozen, plus more for garnish
- mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Make the Chia Pudding
- Mix the mashed or pureed strawberries with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Set aside.
- Combine the chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for about 1 hour to thicken. Once thickened, stir well and mix in a little more milk if needed.
- Reserve half of the chia seed mixture. Transfer the remaining half to a separate bowl and mix with half of the strawberry puree.
Layer the Chia Pudding
- Fill the bottom of a tall glass with the strawberry chia mixture.
- Spoon the reserved plain chia seed mixture over the first layer.
- Top the pudding with the remaining strawberry puree.
- Garnish with mint leaves or freshly cut strawberries.
Notes
Prepare the chia pudding ahead for meal prep and keep fresh fruit separate until serving. This keeps the fruit fresher and prevents extra moisture from affecting the pudding during storage.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 512mg | Iron: 4mg