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Thick Strawberry Vanilla Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Thick Strawberry Vanilla Chia Pudding combines the creamy richness of Greek yogurt with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, enhanced by vanilla and honey. Thickened with chia seeds, this healthy and satisfying pudding is perfect as a nutritious breakfast or snack, requiring minimal prep and chilling time for a scoopable, luscious texture.

Ingredients

Chia Pudding Base

  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (5% fat for creaminess)
  • ¾ cup milk of choice

Strawberry Vanilla Mixture

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries (about one container)
  • 3 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Blend Strawberry Mixture: In a blender, combine fresh strawberries, milk, honey, vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of salt. Blend thoroughly until smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining.
  2. Combine with Greek Yogurt: Pour the blended strawberry mixture into a bowl containing the Greek yogurt and mix well until fully combined.
  3. Incorporate Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds evenly, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. Afterward, stir vigorously again to prevent clumping.
  4. Refrigerate to Thicken: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight. The pudding will thicken to a scoopable consistency.
  5. Adjust Consistency and Serve: If the pudding is too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk before serving. Garnish with additional Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh strawberries as desired.

Notes

  • This pudding is intended to be thick and scoopable, not pourable. Adjust thickness by adding milk just before serving.
  • Adjust honey depending on the ripeness and sweetness of your strawberries; always taste the blended mix before adding chia seeds.
  • For meal prep convenience, portion into individual jars for easy grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks throughout the week.
  • Suggested toppings include granola, fresh strawberries, a dollop of Greek yogurt, almond butter, coconut flakes, freeze-dried strawberries, or a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
  • Add crunchy toppings only right before serving to maintain their texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/thick-strawberry-vanilla-chia-pudding-with-greek-yogurt-recipe/