Strawberry Chia Pudding with Almond Milk (Easy & Healthy)
If you’re looking for a healthy make-ahead breakfast or snack, this Strawberry Chia Pudding is about to become your new favorite. It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with fresh strawberry flavor in every spoonful. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to prep!
I love making this at the beginning of the week and grabbing a jar from the fridge whenever I need something quick. It feels like a treat, but it’s full of wholesome ingredients that keep me feeling satisfied for hours. And when strawberries are in season? Even better.
If you’re into easy meal prep recipes like this, you might also love my Creamy Chia and Coconut Milk Pudding, Keto Chia Pudding Recipe, or Blueberry Chia Pudding. They’re all simple, fresh, and perfect for busy mornings.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick Prep: It takes just 10 minutes to blend and stir everything together.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Perfect for prepping breakfast or snacks for the week.
- Naturally Sweetened: You can use honey or maple syrup, or skip it entirely.
- Healthy and Filling: Packed with fiber to keep you full and satisfied, a dose of omega-3s, and fresh fruit flavor.
Ingredients
This is a list of the ingredients that you need to make your grocery shopping easier. You can find the full list of the ingredients and amounts needed in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Strawberries: Fresh or frozen strawberries give this pudding its naturally sweet, fruity flavor and beautiful pink color.
- Almond Milk: Adds creaminess while keeping the recipe dairy-free and light. I like to use unsweetened.
- Chia Seeds: The key ingredient that thickens the pudding and creates that classic texture.
- Honey or Maple Syrup: Adds optional sweetness if your strawberries aren’t sweet enough on their own. You can also use a sugar-free alternative like allulose.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the strawberry flavor and adds warmth and depth.
How to Make Chia Strawberry Pudding
This is a quick overview of the step-by-step instructions for making this recipe. You can find the complete list of instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add the strawberries, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl or jar.
- Stir in the chia seeds until evenly combined. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent the chia seeds from clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2–4 hours, or until thick and pudding-like. Stir before serving and top with fresh strawberries if desired.
Substitutions and Additions
- Chocolate Strawberry: Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist.
- Protein Boost: Stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder before chilling.
- Coconut Creamy: Replace half the almond milk with canned coconut milk for extra richness.
- Layered Parfait: Layer the pudding with granola and yogurt for a fun breakfast parfait.
How To Store
- Storage: Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: No reheating needed! This pudding is meant to be enjoyed chilled.
- Freezing: You can freeze it for up to 1 month, but the texture may change slightly after thawing. Stir well before serving.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
- Sweeten to taste depending on how ripe your strawberries are.
- For thicker pudding, increase chia seeds by 1–2 teaspoons.
- For thinner pudding, stir in extra milk before serving.
- Let it chill overnight for the best texture.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Yes! Just blend them straight from frozen. You may need to chill slightly longer for it to fully thicken.
Make sure you used the correct amount of chia seeds and allowed enough chilling time. If needed, stir in an extra teaspoon of chia seeds and chill longer.
You can mash the strawberries very well and whisk everything together, but the texture will be less smooth.
Other Delicious Strawberry Recipes You May Enjoy
Strawberry Chia Pudding with Almond Milk (Easy & Healthy)
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- blender
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries hulled
- 1½ cups almond milk
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup optional or allulose
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the clean, hulled strawberries, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl or jar and stir in the chia seeds until evenly combined.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to prevent clumping.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours, or until thickened. At this point you can put in individual serving jars.
- Stir before serving and add fresh strawberries on top if desired.
Notes
- Sweeten to taste depending on how ripe your strawberries are. To keep this lower in carbs use a sugar free alternative like allulose.
- For thicker pudding, increase chia seeds by 1–2 teaspoons.
- For thinner pudding, stir in extra milk before serving.
- Let it chill overnight for the best texture.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
