Romantic Strawberry Chia Pudding Bowl
A quick and easy healthy breakfast featuring creamy chia pudding swirled with fresh strawberry puree and topped with crunchy granola. Perfect for romantic mornings or a nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (almond, oat, or dairy milk)
- 1 cup (about 150 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 grams) Greek yogurt (optional; swap with coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
- ½ cup (about 50 grams) granola, store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Puree the strawberries with maple syrup and lemon zest in a blender until smooth but slightly textured, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well to prevent clumping. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps.
- Fold in Greek yogurt if using, for extra creaminess.
- Gently fold half of the strawberry puree into the chia mixture to create a marbled effect. Pour into serving bowls or jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, spoon the remaining strawberry puree over the pudding and sprinkle with granola. Optionally, add fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves.
Notes
If pudding is too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of milk to loosen. If too thin, add more chia seeds and let set longer. Add granola just before serving to keep it crunchy. Use room temperature milk for better chia seed soaking. Overnight soaking is best for creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about half t
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 9
Keywords: chia pudding, strawberry chia pudding, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast, romantic breakfast, granola topping, vegan option, gluten-free