Friends, welcome to a land where you can float on dreamy strawberry clouds all day long. This chia pudding is next level but still ultra simple (5 ingredients!). Simply blend strawberries with your favorite milk, sweeten to taste, add chia seeds, and chill.
The result is a paradise, rich in fiber Snack or breakfast that tastes just like strawberries and cream but more sophisticated: mmmmmm. Let us show you how it’s done!
This EASY Strawberry Chia Pudding starts by making a super creamy, rich, naturally sweetened dessert. strawberry milk! Simply blend fresh strawberries with vanilla extract and canned light coconut milk (or other creamy milk you like). Then sweeten to taste with maple syrup (or another liquid sweetener like agave, or even stevia if that’s a flavor you’re used to)!
Then it’s time to add your chia seeds and press them a few times. The goal is to combine them with the milk, not break up the seeds, so it really only takes a few pulses.
Next, transfer mixture to a bowl or other container (Individual jars work well for meal prepping or a party) and let the chia do its thing! After a few hours, it will be thick thanks to the fact that chia seeds absorb the liquid.
A creamy and dreamy chia pudding awaits you! If you’re feeling fancy, adding layers of strawberry compote and yogurt or coconut whipped cream is very surprising (and beautiful). And the fresh strawberries and crushed graham crackers really take it to the next level!
We hope you LOVE this chia pudding! Is:
Rich
Strawberry infusion
like a cloud
ultra creamy
Perfectly sweet
easy to do
And SO delicious!
Whether you enjoy it as a make-ahead breakfast, quick snack, or healthier dessert, you can’t go wrong! We also recommend serving in clear glass jars at spring and summer gatherings to wow all your friends (and help them consume fiber ).
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Portions 5 (~1/2 cup servings)
- 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk (choose a smooth and creamy brand // or another creamy milk of your choice // 1 can makes ~1 ¾ cups or 400 ml)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh strawberries (or subthawed frozen)
- 1/2 teaspoonful vanilla extract
- 1-3 tablespoon maple syrup (or other sweetener of choice to taste)
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
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In a high-speed blender, add the coconut milk (or other milk of your choice), strawberries, vanilla extract, and the smallest amount of sweetener and blend on high speed until no strawberry pieces remain.
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Taste and adjust sweetness as necessary. Then add the chia seeds and pulse a few times to combine, scraping down the sides as necessary.
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Transfer to a sealable container or bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 4 hours; ideally overnight. It will thicken and harden the longer it cools. If the chia seeds are not evenly distributed, you can stir them again after ~30 minutes.
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Serve as is or with a scoop of your favorite yogurt or coconut whipped cream, strawberry compote, and/or crushed graham crackers or granola for an elevated experience.
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Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Not ideal for freezing, but could work as little popsicles. Enjoy!
*Preparation time does not include cooling.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
Service: 1 (1/2 cup) serving Calories: 127 Carbohydrates: 11.9 gram Protein: 2.5 gram Fat: 8.6 gram Saturated fats: 4.7 gram Polyunsaturated fats: 2.6 gram Monounsaturated fats: 0.3 gram Trans fats: 0 gram Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 8 mg Potassium: 155 mg Fiber: 4.3 gram Sugar: 4.2 gram Vitamin A: 1 UI Vitamin C: 20 mg Calcium: 77 mg Iron: 1.8 mg
