Strawberry Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt Recipe
A refreshing and nutritious Strawberry Chia Pudding made creamy with Greek yogurt and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. This easy no-cook dessert or breakfast option is packed with chia seeds and fresh strawberries, providing a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Ready in just a few hours after chilling, this pudding is ideal for a healthy and delicious start to your day or a light treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Base
- ½ pound strawberries (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk (any kind)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (more or less to taste; can substitute honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or substitute lemon zest)
Chia Mixture
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend base: Add ½ pound strawberries, 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup milk, 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to a bowl. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can use a regular blender, then pour the mixture into a bowl.
- Add chia seeds: Stir in 4 tablespoons of chia seeds into the blended mixture. Whisk for about 30 seconds to avoid clumps, ensuring chia seeds are evenly distributed.
- Chill: Cover the bowl or divide the pudding into jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding to the perfect consistency.
- Stir and serve: Before serving, give the pudding a good stir. Top with sliced strawberries, nuts, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness. Enjoy cold for the best texture or warm it briefly in the microwave if preferred.
Notes
- Use any milk of choice – dairy or plant-based – depending on dietary preference.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey for a different sweetness profile.
- For a tart variation, substitute vanilla extract with lemon zest.
- To make this dish vegan, use plant-based yogurt instead of Greek yogurt and ensure the sweetener is vegan-friendly.
- Chilling time can be extended for overnight prep to enhance flavor and texture.
- If texture is too thick after chilling, stir in a little more milk to loosen the pudding.
