Strawberries and cream chia seed pudding is a tasty breakfast or snack that can be made ahead of time!
Chia seed pudding…thoughts? Love it? Hate it? Is it dessert? Or is it breakfast?
All important questions.
Can we at least agree that chia seeds are super healthy? They have a lot of calcium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. They help fill you up, and also help stabilize your blood sugar. They are also useful – they thicken up whatever you put them in – perfect for smoothies or pudding. Over the summer, I made chocolate chia seed pudding, and it was delicious. We ate it topped with fresh berries, and it was nice, healthy, guilt free dessert.
The other day I was in the mood for chia seed pudding again, and wanted to try a fruit flavor this time. I decided a strawberry version sounded good, so here we are.
When you buy a bag of chia seeds, you’ll notice that they are tiny, dry little seeds, and they don’t look like they will do much. But when you add them to liquid, they expand and become softer and thicken up the liquid. I’ll throw a couple tablespoons full in my smoothie, and if I don’t drink it pretty quickly, the smoothie becomes very thick, and I have to add a bit more liquid. This quality makes chia seeds the perfect candidate for a healthy pudding.
Truthfully, I did eat this for dessert one evening and totally ate the leftovers for breakfast the next morning. It was actually a really filling breakfast, so I think I may have to do that more often!
Strawberries and Cream Chia Seed Pudding.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup strawberries frozen is okay, just let them thaw out a little bit first
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup non-dairy milk I used SO Delicious Original
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 5 1/2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- whipped cream if desired I used Soy Whip in a can, but I've also used coconut whipped cream
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, coconut milk, and maple syrup in a blender, and blend on medium speed until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and add the vanilla and chia seeds and stir to combine.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate.
- After an hour, stir the pudding to redistribute the chia seeds.
- Refrigerate for at least three more hours or until thick and pudding like.
- Spoon into bowls and top with whipped cream if desired.
So have you made chia seed pudding before? What did you think?
Delicious recipe!
I loved the Chia pudding
I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know!
I love chia pudding! This looks amazing :)
Thank you!
I keep meaning to make me some chia pudding, but always forget to prep. I am remembering this one though!
You should try it, Emily!
Chia pudding is the best! I love making it for breakfast the night before if I know I have a busy morning the next day. I’ve never had strawberry chia pudding (well, never thought of it!) but I can’t wait to try this. Pinned for later! Yum!
I know, isn’t it so good for breakfast? :)
I love chia seed puddings! Great for dessert or breakfast, but I usually save them for dessert. I love this strawberry and cream version!
Thanks, Natalie!
I’m always worried it WON’T be filling enough for breakfast…but I must try!
Everyone has a different appetite at breakfast time, but it works for me!
Yum!! I have yet to make chia seed pudding but so curious about it! Pinning this and trying asap, especially since strawberries are about to be in season!
I hope you love it!
I just bought a big bag of chia seeds to conquer – this recipe is happening!!
Yay!
You and I are two birds of a feather, cause I just craved and made chia pudding, too! Your strawberries n cream version sounds absolutely mouth-watering! Can we trade chia seed pudding bites? ;)
Yes, let’s do that! :)
I’ve only had chia seed pudding once and I did like it like! But your strawberries and cream version sounds fantastic! Gorgeous pictures, too!
Thank you so much, Gayle!