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Healthy Strawberry Chia Pudding with Yogurt 🍓 High-Protein Breakfast You’ll Love

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh strawberries: About 1 cup, hulled and sliced. Frozen works too if thawed.
  • Chia seeds: 3 tablespoons. Black or white chia both work.
  • Greek yogurt: 3/4 cup, plain. Choose 2% or full-fat for best creaminess. Use dairy-free Greek-style yogurt if needed.
  • Milk: 1/2 cup. Any milk works: dairy, almond, oat, or soy.
  • Sweetener (optional): 1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or agave, to taste.
  • Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon for flavor depth.
  • Pinch of salt: Balances sweetness and boosts flavor.
  • Lemon zest (optional): A pinch brightens the strawberry flavor.
  • Toppings (optional): Extra sliced strawberries, a few almonds or granola, and a dollop of yogurt.

Method
 

  1. Prep the strawberries: Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. If they’re not very sweet, set aside a teaspoon of sweetener for the blend.
  2. Blend the base: In a blender, add strawberries, milk, yogurt, vanilla, salt, and sweetener (if using). Blend until smooth and pink. Taste and adjust sweetness.
  3. Add chia seeds: Pour the mixture into a bowl or jar and whisk in the chia seeds. Stir well to prevent clumps.
  4. Let it thicken: Wait 10 minutes, then stir again. This second stir helps distribute seeds evenly so the pudding sets uniformly.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. It should thicken to a spoonable, creamy pudding.
  6. Stir and top: Give it a quick stir before serving. Add a spoonful of yogurt, extra strawberries, and a sprinkle of nuts or granola for crunch.
  7. Serve: Enjoy cold straight from the jar, or layer it parfait-style for a pretty breakfast.