Description
Creamy and refreshing Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding is a delightful and healthy treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. This recipe combines the goodness of fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and creamy yogurt to create a delicious pudding that is perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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For the pudding:
- 12–16 oz. fresh strawberries, roughly chopped or frozen and thawed
- 1 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 cup yogurt (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
For serving (optional):
- Fresh chopped strawberries or other fruit
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Add chia seeds: Stir in the chia seeds until well mixed.
- Refrigerate: Chill the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight until it reaches a thick pudding-like consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh fruit and whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Experiment with different fruits such as mango or berries.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based milk, yogurt, and maple syrup.
- For a paleo/whole30 version, use compliant yogurt alternative and milk.
- If pudding doesn’t thicken enough, refrigerate longer or adjust milk and yogurt quantities for a thicker consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 cup
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 31mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
