Decadent Valentines Strawberries Chia Pudding Bowl
A luscious, creamy chia pudding bowl with fresh strawberries, perfect for a romantic and nourishing Valentine’s Day breakfast. Quick to prepare and can be made ahead for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup chia seeds (about 45g)
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk (300ml)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (about 150g), plus extra for topping
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional, about 60g)
- Crushed pistachios or sliced almonds (optional, for topping)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 1/3 cup chia seeds with 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk. Whisk well to prevent clumping (approx. 5 minutes).
- Stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon. Mix thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Wash and hull 1 cup fresh strawberries. Blend half of them until pureed for a smooth pudding or mash with a fork for a chunkier texture (approx. 3 minutes).
- Fold the strawberry puree or mash into the chia mixture. Add 1/4 cup Greek yogurt if using, and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to jars. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow chia seeds to swell and pudding to thicken.
- Before serving, stir the pudding gently. Spoon into serving bowls and top with remaining fresh strawberry slices, a sprinkle of crushed pistachios or almonds, and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
If pudding is too thick, stir in a splash of almond milk before serving. If too thin, add a teaspoon of chia seeds and refrigerate longer. Whisk mixture every 10 minutes during the first 30 minutes to avoid clumps. Can be made ahead and tastes better after chilling overnight. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed first.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about half t
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 10
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