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    Coconut Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding with Strawberries

    Last Updated July 12, 2020. Published May 15, 2020 By Lorie Leave a Comment

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    Chia pudding is such a simple and delicious recipe to toss together. This Coconut Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding with fresh strawberries, shredded coconut and a few other simple ingredients. As easy as whisk and chill. Only about 5 minute prep for a simple snack or even breakfast!

    Chia pudding in a jar with coconut and strawberries on top.

    I still cannot believe I am eating the ch-ch-chia seeds that were all the rage from chia pets back in the day.

    Chia puddings are either your thing or they are not. And I get it. I LOVE the texture--I am a texture girl. Not your thing? I won't take offense.

    Chia seeds have been all the rage over the past years and being able to literally whip it all up with some milk and other ingredients and poof--it's this thick delicious pudding.

    I love this recipe for a simple quick and no nonsense make ahead snack or breakfast. Plus, this version is super pretty when you jazz it up in some pretty little jars and berries on top. You feel fancy but with practically zero effort!

    What you need to make this recipe:

    • I use vanilla almond milk for the extra vanilla flavor--hence the Coconut Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding. If you don't have vanilla, any milk should work.
    • Fresh or frozen strawberries will work fine for this recipe.
    Ingredients to make recipe.

    How to make this recipe:

    • You certainly have several options with the strawberries in this chia pudding. I prefer to put the berry part at the bottom of my jar or bowl and serve it up just like a fruit on the bottom yogurt. Sometimes I just stir it right in or scoop it on top. Your choice! I just think the berries really add to the recipe.
    • Mash the strawberries with maple syrup. If the berries are difficult to mash, pulse them a few times in a food processor or blender. (steps 1 and 2)
    • Pour into a bowl or the bottom of approximately 3 jars or small serving bowls. Set aside. (step 3)
    Strawberries mashed in bowl.
    • In a medium bowl, combine vanilla almond milk, coconut, and vanilla and whisk together. (steps 4 and 5)
    • Pour the chia seeds into the milk and quickly whisk very well to combine. If you pour and let it sit for a minute or two, the chia seeds may clump. If this happens, just keep working it as much as possible with the whisk. (steps 6 and 7)
    • Chill the berries and chia pudding separately or pour the pudding over the berries and chill. Chill at least about 4 hours or up to overnight before enjoying.
    Process photos with whisked chia seeds in milk in white bowl.

    Notes:

    • The biggest challenge of this chia seed pudding is making sure it does not get super clumpy. The trick is to add the seeds last and right on top of the milk mixture and whisk it right away. This is the main reason I typically don't combine the pudding and the berries until before serving. That way if I need to whisk things around a bit more to break it up I am not also torturing the strawberries.
    • If the color isn't appealing to you, you can use white chia seeds instead of black to lighten up the look of the color.
    • If you want to try this vanilla chia pudding but the texture freaks you out, you can blend the mixture before chilling in a high powered blender. This will really smooth it out and make it a bit creamier.
    Overhead photo of coconut vanilla pudding with berries in jar.

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    Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding in jar with strawberries.

    Coconut Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

    Chia pudding is such a simple and delicious recipe to toss together. This Coconut Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding with fresh strawberries, shredded coconut and a few other simple ingredients. As easy as whisk and chill. Only about 5 minute prep for a simple snack or even breakfast! #chiaseedpudding #chiaseeds #chia #chiapudding
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 245kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    • 1 ½ c vanilla almond milk
    • ⅓ c chia seeds
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ c shredded coconut
    • 1 ⅓ cup strawberries
    • 2 T pure maple syrup or honey
    • sea salt (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, mash strawberries with 1 T maple syrup.
    • In a medium bowl, combine milk, vanilla, 1 T maple, coconut and a dash of sea salt and stir to combine.
    • Add in chia seeds and whisk to combine well. Make sure none of the chia seeds are clumped together.
    • Stir in strawberries or add the berries to the bottom of jars and cover with the chia mixture.
    • Cover container(s) and place in refrigerator to chill for several hours or even overnight.
    • When ready to serve, combine the pudding and berries as desired and garnish with fresh berries and coconut if desired.

    Notes

    • The biggest challenge of this chia seed pudding is making sure it does not get super clumpy. The trick is to add the seeds last and right on top of the milk mixture and whisk it right away. This is the main reason I typically don't combine the pudding and the berries until before serving. That way if I need to whisk things around a bit more to break it up I am not also torturing the strawberries.
    • If the color isn't appealing to you, you can use white chia seeds instead of black to lighten up the look of the color.
    • If you want to try this vanilla chia pudding but the texture freaks you out, you can blend the mixture before chilling in a high powered blender. This will really smooth it out and make it a bit creamier.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 2mg
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