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Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Strawberry Chia Pudding

Strawberry Chia Pudding

Published: Jul 9, 2020 · Updated: Jul 10, 2020 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · 54 Comments

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This simple Strawberry Chia Pudding is perfect breakfast. It's creamy and delicious, pretty enough to be served as a dessert too. It's loaded with fresh fruity flavor, lightly sweet and totally addictive. A satisfying guilt-free treat that's made without refined sugars, healthy and packed with superfoods!

Strawberry Chia Pudding topped with fresh strawberries

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You can still find fresh strawberries in the local store, and I'm still all over them. Honestly, how can you even resist these bright and beautiful heart-shaped delights?! Lightly sweet, juicy and extra tasty, they can make your day instantly better. And that was precisely what happened to me the other day.

I woke up all moody and feeling like blah, you know. When I went to the fridge to make myself breakfast and saw fresh strawberries, the inspiration struck me then and there... like instantly! Strawberry Banana Smoothie was first on my mind. But then I remembered I haven't had chia pudding in a while. 

I made this Strawberry Chia Pudding and it turned out to be just what I needed. Bright red and bursting with flavor, fresh strawberries combined with mighty chia seeds did the amazing job turning moody morning into a perfect, super-charged day. This is one of the healthy breakfast that definitely has the power to brighten your day. 

Strawberry Chia Pudding made with fresh strawberries

Ingredients used

This is like the EASIEST, super healthy breakfast recipe you can imagine. No brainer really. And you'll only need a few simple ingredients:

  • CHIA SEEDS: Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet and they are stapled in my pantry. Benefits of chia seeds are numerous. They are loaded with nutrients - fibers, healthy omega-3s, and many essential minerals and vitamins. Perfect for making a whole balanced breakfast.
  • MILK: I used oat milk here, but you can use any non-dairy milk such as almond, or soy milk. Cow's and coconut milk wont work well here. It will interfere with other flavors. 
  • PEANUT BUTTER: I used creamy, natural peanut butter. Peanut butter contributed greatly to the overall creamy texture but also paired so nicely with strawberries. Plus, added more nutrients, making this chia pudding more satisfying.
  • SWEETENER: To sweeten this Strawberry Chia Pudding, I used raw honey. Raw honey is an unrefined sweetener with many health benefits. It gives subtle sweetness to chia pudding yet will not overload it with many sugary calories. For the vegan version, you can use maple or date syrup.

To spice things up a bit, I added a splash of vanilla, just to make this beauty taste even more irresistible, and dash of Ceylon cinnamon that paired so nicely with fresh strawberries and gave unbelievable scent.

Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding with fresh strawberries

Definitely, my favorite things in this whole chia pudding story are STRAWBERRIES. While mostly known for its amazing sweet taste, strawberries are also nutritional powerhouses with many health benefits. They are great source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. + They help to keep our heart-healthy and help to reduce inflammation too. Not to mention they are low-calorie fruit great for weight-loss.

Optional add-on

I'm obsessed with MACA POWDER. It's a superfood with many health benefits. If you have it your pantry but don't quite know how to use it, this chia pudding may be perfect solution. Maca powder has this deep earthy, root-like, flavor that goes so well with strawberry freshness. Also, maca is known energy/mood booster and thus great to have in the morning.

Healthy Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding with fresh strawberries

How to make strawberry chia pudding

To make this beauty, you will only need basic kitchen tools, and 15 minutes of your time. There are TWO ways you can make Strawberry Chia Pudding:

OPTION 1 (without using a blender):

  1. Pure strawberries with the fork and put it in the jar.
  2. Add milk and chia seeds + peanut butter, maca (if using), vanilla, cinnamon and the sweetener.
  3. Close the jar with the lid and shake it.
  4. Wait 15 minutes for chia pudding to form. 
  5. Top it with some more fresh strawberries. Serve and enjoy!
  6. You'll get smooth chia pudding with pieces of chewy strawberries inside.

OPTION 2 (using a blender):

  1. Blend strawberries with the milk, peanut butter, maca (if using), vanilla, cinnamon and the sweetener in the blender.
  2. Add chia seeds and pulse for second for chia seeds to combine.
  3. Pour the mixture in a glass or jar.
  4. Wait 15 minutes for chia pudding to form.
  5. Top it with some more fresh strawberries. Serve and enjoy!
  6. You'll get smooth chia pudding with nice fruity flavor.

Strawberry Chia Pudding served with fresh strawberries

Tips for storing

  • Keep leftovers sealed for up to 2 days in the fridge.
  • PREP THE NIGHT BEFORE: Make strawberry chia pudding and put it into a jar with a lid. In the morning, add toppings, serve and enjoy!

Substitutions

  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter, or for NUT FREE version you can use any nut-free butter. 
  • You can substitute raw honey with maple syrup (for VEGAN version). Alternatively, if using a blender, you can substitute liquid sweetener with few soaked dates. 
  • Substitute oat milk with any non-diary milk you prefer and normally use. NOTE that coconut milk wont work here, taste wise. Nor cow's milk.
  • Fresh strawberries are the best here, but frozen will work fine too. If you're using frozen strawberries, you might expect creamier and dense texture so you'll probably need to add extra liquid - milk.

What is the best chia pudding ratio

The chia pudding ratio I used here is 1/3 cup chia seeds per cup of liquid. This ratio gives denser texture. Alternatively, you can use 1/4 cup chia seeds per cup of liquid. This ratio gives more lighter texture.

Both ratios make 1 bowl that serves 1 person (meal sized chia pudding) or 2 people (dessert/snack sized chia pudding). 

Strawberry Chia Pudding served with fresh strawberries

This healthy strawberry chia seed pudding is absolutely perfect breakfast that is pretty and tasty enough to be a dessert too.

Lightly sweet, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, and heavenly creamy, this chia seed pudding is a really special treat. Satisfying, nutritious and very filling, it will keep you full and very happy for hours.

If you’re a fan of CHIA PUDDING, check these recipes too:

  • Raspberry Chia Pudding
  • Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding
  • Peach Ginger Chia Seed Pudding
  • Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding
  • Blueberry Chia Pudding

Enjoy!

Strawberry Chia Pudding topped with fresh strawberries
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Strawberry Chia Pudding recipe

Fruity, sweet and creamy Strawberry Chia Pudding is one gorgeous guilt-free treat. It's packed with nutrients - proteins, fibers, and omega-3 fatty acids. It's a satisfying breakfast that's healthy and loaded with superfoods!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, International
Keyword healthy strawberry chia pudding, strawberry chia pudding, strawberry chia seed pudding
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 306kcal
Author Natalie

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Blender
  • Mason Jar

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup oat milk
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional)
  • For topping: fresh strawberries

Instructions

  • Put strawberries, milk, peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, maca powder (if using), vanilla and cinnamon in a blender and mix on high until you get smooth texture.
  • Taste and add more sweetener if needed.
  • Add in chia seeds an pulse for a second to combine.
  • Pour mixture in a glass. Leave to rest for 15 minutes, for pudding to form.
  • Top with fresh strawberries.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Keep leftovers for up to 2 days in the fridge.
For VEGAN: Use maple syrup instead of honey. Omit bee pollen.
PREP THE NIGHT BEFORE: Make strawberry chia pudding and put it into jar with a lid. Place it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, top with fresh diced strawberries.
Nutritional Disclaimer

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 4mg

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  • Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
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Natalie is health & wellness coach, with expertise in weight-loss, weight management, digestive health, mental wellbeing. She's passionate about helping others to live healthier and fulfilled lives. Natalie hopes to empower people to take charge of their well-being. She actively coach and writes about healthy lifestyle. Her articles have been featured in Shape, Men’s Fitness, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine and more.

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  1. Sam says

    July 13, 2020 at 5:52 am

    Yum, this chia pudding looks delicious! I can't believe I have never made one with peanut butter before! It sounds amazing paired with strawberries.

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  2. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says

    July 13, 2020 at 12:22 am

    5 stars
    We would definitely eat this strawberry chia seed pudding for dessert! And thanks for mentioning maca powder as an add-on, we'll look into that!

    Reply
  3. Farrah says

    July 12, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    I haven't made chia pudding in a while, but this looks so good! I need to go get some strawberries!

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