Strawberry chia pudding is creamy, refreshing, and packed with fresh strawberry berry flavor in every bite. This strawberry chia seed pudding is made with simple ingredients, is an easy make-ahead breakfast or healthy snack that tastes just like dessert.
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Why Make This Recipe
I love making quick and easy, filling and protein filled breakfasts that could easy double as a snack or even dessert. My Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats, Blueberry Overnight Oats and Protein Overnight Oats are a few easy and filling breakfast recipes that I absolutely adore. This strawberry chia pudding recipe is another healthy breakfast recipe I know you will love just as much as I do.
- Quick and healthy breakfast. This chia pudding with strawberries recipe takes about 5 minutes to assemble using a handful of simple ingredients. Simply mix blend the ingredients together to make the strawberry milk, mix in the chia seeds and allow the seeds to soak for a few hours. The result is a delicious, healthy and hearty breakfast you will love.
- Perfect for meal prep. Chia strawberry pudding is perfect for making at the beginning of the week and enjoying for a healthy, filling and delicious breakfast for the next 3 - 4 days.
Ingredients and Substitutions
This strawberry chia seed recipe requires only a handful of basic pantry ingredients which makes them perfect for busy mornings. Here’s what you will need.
- Strawberries: Use fresh, sweet and in season strawberries when possible. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and pat dry the strawberries before using to make the chia seed pudding.
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds create a thick and creamy consistency.
- Milk: Use any milk you like. Plant based milk also works well in this recipe if you would like to make this chia pudding vegan. For an extra boost of protein, use protein milk.
- Yogurt: Use a good greek yogurt you like. If you would like to make this vegan, use a plant based yogurt.
- Maple Syrup: Honey or agave work well to sweeten this chia seed pudding.
How To Make
Learn how to make strawberry chia pudding in a few easy steps.
- Clean, pat dry, hull and dice the strawberries. Add the prepared strawberries, along with the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract and maple syrup into a high speed blender. Blend the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. If any lumps of strawberry remain, continue blending until the strawberry milk mixture is smooth. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Pour the strawberry milk mixture into a large mixing bowl. Mix the chia seeds into the strawberry mixture until well combined. Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Once the strawberry chia pudding has set and thickened for 1 hour, transfer the mixture into your preferred serving dishes. Cover and return to the fridge for another 1 - 2 hours or for up to 5 days. Before serving, top with your preferred toppings and enjoy.
How To Make Ahead, Store and Serve
- Make Ahead: Chia seed pudding was made for meal prep and make ahead preparation. Prepare the chia pudding as written in the recipe. Pour or scoop the strawberry chia pudding into your preferred containers and store in the fridge until you are ready to eat. Top with your preferred toppings right before serving.
- Store: Place the strawberry chia seed pudding in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- Serve: Top the chia seed pudding with your preferred toppings. I recommend adding adding a dollop of sweetened yogurt or whipped cream and more fresh strawberries. You can also add granola, a drizzle of nut butter, chopped nuts and/or a dusting of cinnamon right before serving.
M’s Expert Tips
- Use fresh chia seeds. In order for the chia pudding to set the best, make sure to use fresh chia seeds. Old chia seeds may not thicken as well as fresh ones.
- Blend the strawberry milk well. In order to make the best strawberry chia seed pudding, make sure to make the best strawberry milk. Blend until no lumps of strawberries remain.
- Stir and stir again. Once the strawberry chia pudding is mixed together, chill the pudding for about 20 - 30 minutes. Stir the pudding together once more to redistribute the chia seed pudding.
- Add toppings before serving. Top is berry chia pudding with your preferred toppings. I recommend adding adding a dollop of sweetened yogurt or whipped cream and more fresh strawberries. You can also add granola, a drizzle of nut butter, chopped nuts and/or a dusting of cinnamon right before serving.
FAQs
Avoid mixing dry granola, fiber heavy foods and carbonated beverages.
Morning is typically the best time to enjoy this strawberry chia seed pudding. Meal prep and have one for a light breakfast or filling mid morning snack.
Yes, chia seed pudding is a highly nutritious dish. Chia seeds contain fiber, plant based protein and omega 3 fatty acids. When combined with milk, yogurt and fruit, chia seed pudding is an easy way to support digestion, heart health, and blood sugar management.
Other No Bake Strawberry Recipes to Try
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Strawberry Chia Pudding Recipe
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 4 serving bowls with lids
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 cup (240 g) yogurt
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- ⅓ - ½ cup (80 - 120 ml) maple syrup
- ½ cup (96 g) chia seeds
Instructions
- Clean, pat dry, hull and dice the strawberries. Add the prepared strawberries, along with the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract and maple syrup into a high speed blender. Blend the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. If any lumps of strawberry remain, continue blending until the strawberry milk mixture is smooth. Taste and adjust as needed.1 pound strawberries, 1 cup (240 ml) milk, 1 cup (240 g) yogurt, 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract , ⅓ - ½ cup (80 - 120 ml) maple syrup
- Pour the strawberry milk mixture into a large mixing bowl. Mix the chia seeds into the strawberry mixture until well combined. Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.½ cup (96 g) chia seeds
- Once the strawberry chia pudding has set and thickened for 1 hour, transfer the mixture into your preferred serving dishes. Cover and return to the fridge for another 1 - 2 hours or for up to 5 days. Before serving, top with your preferred toppings and enjoy.
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