Fresh Valentines Strawberries Chia Pudding Bowl
A quick and easy healthy breakfast featuring creamy chia pudding paired with fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day you want a nourishing and delicious start.
- 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
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (optional)
- A few sprigs fresh mint leaves (optional)
- A pinch of lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of chia seeds and 1 cup of almond milk. Stir well to break up any clumps.
- Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until evenly combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to a jar with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to thicken. If in a hurry, stir halfway through after 30 minutes.
- Hull and slice 1 cup of fresh strawberries. Sprinkle a pinch of lemon zest over the berries if desired.
- Once pudding has set, stir gently to fluff. Spoon half the pudding into a serving bowl or jar, add a layer of sliced strawberries, then top with the remaining pudding.
- Dollop 1/2 cup of Greek or coconut yogurt on top for extra creaminess if desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately or chill assembled bowl for up to 24 hours. Stir in a splash of almond milk if pudding is too thick.
Notes
Stir chia seeds well when mixing to avoid clumps. Use room temperature almond milk for better absorption. Slice strawberries thickly to retain texture. For creamier pudding, add Greek or coconut yogurt. Make pudding the night before for convenience. Adjust thickness by adding almond milk or more chia seeds as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 9
Keywords: chia pudding, strawberries, healthy breakfast, easy recipe, Valentine’s Day breakfast, vegan option, gluten-free