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Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

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A refreshing and nutritious Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding that combines creamy soaked cashews with fresh and freeze-dried strawberries, naturally sweetened with medjool dates, and thickened with chia seeds for a delicious vegan and gluten-free treat. Perfect as a make-ahead breakfast or healthy dessert.

Ingredients

Nut Base

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews (or blanched almonds)
  • 2 cups boiling water

Fruit and Flavor

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries (about 7 medium)
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 4 medjool dates (about 3 ounces), pitted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of fine sea salt

Pudding Mix

  • 3/4 cup filtered water
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Soak Cashews: In a blender, combine the raw cashews and 2 cups of boiling water. Set this mixture aside to soak for 30 minutes, allowing the cashews to soften and blend smoothly.
  2. Blend Ingredients: After soaking, add the fresh strawberries, freeze-dried strawberries, pitted medjool dates, vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt to the blender. Puree everything together until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix Chia Seeds: Transfer the blended mixture to a large bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup of filtered water and the chia seeds, whisking thoroughly to ensure everything is well combined.
  4. Chill to Set: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and the pudding to reach a gel-like consistency.
  5. Serve: Serve the pudding chilled, optionally topped with extra fresh fruit. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 4 days.

Notes

  • The fresh strawberry quantity is approximately 7 medium strawberries.
  • Medjool dates add natural sweetness, and can be substituted with other soft dried fruits if desired.
  • This pudding can be stored refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • For a nuttier flavor, use blanched almonds instead of cashews.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries enhance the strawberry flavor and provide texture variety.

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