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Strawberry chia pudding in a glass, topped with cream and a sliced strawberry.
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Strawberry Chia Pudding

Fresh strawberries, chia seeds and vanilla make a creamy pink pudding with a mild berry flavor. It's a great make-ahead option for brunch or dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups strawberries fresh or frozen, hulled
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups milk any kind

Optional

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • Whipped cream
  • Fresh strawberries
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Add the milk, strawberries, vanilla and maple syrup or honey if using to a blender. Blend until smooth.
    Blender with milk, strawberries, chia seeds, and a bottle on a white surface.
  • Pour the mixture into a jar or bowl and stir in the chia seeds until evenly distributed.
    Pink smoothie being poured into a glass with chia seeds on top.
  • Let it sit for 5 minutes then stir again.
    A glass of pink smoothie topped with chia seeds, viewed from above.
  • Cover and chill until thickened, at least 2 hours.
    A glass of pink smoothie topped with chia seeds, viewed from above.
  • When ready to serve, stir again and add whipped cream and/or fresh strawberries on top, if liked.

Notes

  • Taste before sweetening: Strawberry sweetness varies, so taste the blended mixture before adding honey or maple syrup.
  • Adjust the thickness: Stir in a small splash of milk if the refrigerated pudding is thicker than you like.
  • Add toppings later: Keep whipped cream separate, if using, and add it when serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving without optional ingredients | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg