Strawberry Yogurt Chia Pudding (Printable version)

Creamy yogurt and chia blend layered with fresh strawberries and dark chocolate shavings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 to taste

→ 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 macerate.
04 - Once the chia pudding has thickened, spoon half into serving glasses.
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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but actually keeps you full and satisfied without the sugar crash.
  • Everything comes together in 10 minutes of hands-on work, then does the job overnight while you sleep.
  • The layered presentation looks impressive enough for guests but requires zero baking skills or fancy equipment.
02 -
  • If you forget to stir the pudding after the first hour, don't panic—just whisk it thoroughly before layering and it will still be creamy.
  • Macerated strawberries will release quite a bit of liquid, and that's not a failure; that juice is liquid gold that actually makes the pudding more flavorful.
03 -
  • If your chia pudding seems too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it—thickness varies based on which brand of chia seeds you use.
  • Toast your chia seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before using if you want a subtle nuttier depth that makes the pudding taste less plain.
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