Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding, a simple chia seed pudding recipe topped with strawberries and a sprinkle of nuts or seeds. Great for a make ahead plant-based breakfast or snack!
Optional garnishes:sliced strawberries, nuts or seeds
Instructions
Blend strawberries: Add strawberries to a blender with milk and blend until they become pureed. Alternatively you can also place strawberries in a bowl and use a handheld immersion blender to puree.
1 cup strawberries, 2 cups plant-based milk
Make chia pudding: Add strawberry and milk puree, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Let sit 10 minutes, then stir again to mix well. Then cover and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours to let the pudding thicken, ideally overnight.
½ cup chia seeds, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
Build chia pudding cups: To build the pudding cups, add the chilled and thickened strawberry chia pudding into small glasses or jars, leaving about 1/2 inch left at the top. Then add sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of nuts or seeds.
Optional garnishes: sliced strawberries, nuts or seeds
Notes
Make ahead: Chia seed pudding is great for meal prep and can be made up to 3 days before eating. Build the entire pudding with toppings, or just make the pudding ahead of time and then top with strawberries and nuts or seeds before serving.
Leftovers and storage: Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, add to airtight containers and freeze up to two month. To thaw, remove from freezer into refrigerator for 24 hours and then enjoy within 2-3 days.
Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is an estimate for all ingredients and using sunflower seeds as a source for the nuts or seeds. This recipe is vegan and gluten free.