Fresh Valentine’s Day Chia Pudding Bowl Easy Recipe with Strawberries and Granola
A quick, fresh, and lightly sweetened chia pudding bowl topped with fresh strawberries and crunchy granola, perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds (about 45g)
- 1 cup milk of choice (240ml) – unsweetened almond milk preferred, oat or coconut milk also works
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (15-30ml)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (150g)
- 1/2 cup granola (about 50g) – nutty variety like almond or pecan recommended
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together chia seeds, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until well combined and no clumps remain.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight, stirring once after 15 minutes to break up any clumps.
- Wash and slice fresh strawberries; add lemon zest if desired.
- If using, fold in Greek yogurt right before serving for extra creaminess and protein.
- Spoon the chia pudding into serving bowls or glasses, top with sliced strawberries and sprinkle granola over the top.
- Serve immediately for crunch or cover and chill for up to 24 hours if preparing ahead.
Notes
Stir the chia mixture once after 15 minutes to prevent clumps. Adjust milk or chia seeds to achieve desired pudding consistency. Add granola just before serving to keep it crunchy. Overnight soaking is ideal but a minimum of 4 hours works. Use gluten-free granola or nuts for gluten-free option. Use plant-based yogurt for dairy-free or vegan variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
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