Strawberry Yogurt Chia Pudding (Print version)

Layered creamy chia with fresh strawberries, yogurt, and hints of dark chocolate for a refreshing delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

06 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Topping

09 - 1 ounce dark chocolate, 70% cocoa or higher, shaved
10 - Extra strawberries for garnish, optional
11 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, milk, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
02 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after the first hour to prevent clumping.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss sliced strawberries with lemon juice and honey or maple syrup. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
04 - Once the chia pudding has thickened, spoon half into serving glasses or jars.
05 - Layer with half of the macerated strawberries. Repeat with remaining pudding and strawberries.
06 - Sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings and garnish with extra strawberries or mint if desired.
07 - Serve immediately, or chill until ready to enjoy.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes of actual work, then transforms itself while you sleep or work.
  • One recipe feeds four people, so meal prep becomes almost effortless.
  • The chia seeds create this luxurious texture without any fussy cooking or special equipment.
02 -
  • Chia seeds need movement in the first hour or they'll stick together at the bottom like a lump—ignore this step and you'll get clumpy pudding instead of smooth cream.
  • The quality of your strawberries matters way more than you'd think, because mediocre berries will make even perfect pudding taste forgettable.
03 -
  • If your pudding looks too thick after chilling, loosen it with a splash more milk rather than fighting with it—chia seeds absorb differently depending on humidity and temperature.
  • Shave your chocolate right before serving so it stays crisp and doesn't melt into the pudding, unless you actually want that happened, in which case do it thirty seconds before eating.
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