Strawberry Yogurt Chia Pudding (Print Version)

Creamy layers of yogurt, chia seeds, strawberries, and dark chocolate create a wholesome and refreshing dish.

# 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 fresh 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 - Fresh strawberries for garnish, optional
11 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# How To Make It:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • It sits in your fridge doing all the work while you sleep, so you wake up to something ready to eat.
  • The texture is pure comfort, thick and creamy but light enough you don't feel heavy afterward.
  • Dark chocolate shavings turn what could be plain into something that genuinely feels like dessert.
02 -
  • Stir the pudding after the first hour of chilling or the chia seeds will all sink to the bottom and you'll have a weird texture.
  • Don't skip the lemon juice on the strawberries—it keeps them bright and stops them from turning into jam.
03 -
  • If you forget to stir after the first hour and the pudding gets a little weird, blend it smooth with a immersion blender and it'll come back to life.
  • Make this in small mason jars and you have grab-and-go breakfasts for the whole week.
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