Description
This Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding is a delightful and nutritious treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a light dessert. Made with fresh strawberries, chia seeds, and a blend of milk and yogurt, this pudding is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Pudding:
- 12–16 oz. strawberries, fresh + roughly chopped or frozen + 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
- Blend Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Use an immersion blender to purée 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 thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh fruit and whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Any fruit can be used, such as mango or berries.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk, yogurt, and maple syrup.
- For a paleo/whole30 option, use compliant yogurt and milk alternatives.
- If the pudding doesn’t thicken enough, let it set longer or reduce the milk and yogurt amounts 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
