Strawberry Chia Pudding (Excessive-Fiber Breakfast!)

I’ve been experimenting with this idea for weeks, however I solely just lately found out a option to make strawberry chia pudding that truly has me excited. To begin with, it has 15 grams of protein and 14 grams of fiber with out including any powders or dietary supplements.

Secondly, it’s has the right quantity of strawberry taste, with minimal chopping required. It is a recipe you possibly can stir collectively in 5 minutes, then let it chill within the fridge in a single day! It’s able to eat the following day, straight from the fridge.

I wish to make two servings directly, however you can additionally double this recipe if you wish to have breakfast coated for the following a number of days.

Strawberry Chia Pudding Components

• Chia Seeds. In the event you’re the kind of one who retains chia seeds in your pantry, think about taste-testing them earlier than utilizing them in a recipe. They will go rancid simply! I wish to retailer mine within the fridge to make them last more. White or black chia seeds will work for this recipe.
• Milk of Alternative. I’ve been utilizing unsweetened soy milk for this recently (as a result of it’s increased in protein than different plant-based milks) however common milk or almond milk will work, too.
• Greek Yogurt. Including yogurt to chia pudding offers it a creamy texture and further protein. I often use full-fat Greek yogurt, however any possibility you’ve gotten readily available must be superb. Greek yogurt can differ in protein fairly drastically, so when you’ve got protein targets, ensure you’re selecting one with 15-16 grams of protein per 3/4 cup serving.
• Strawberries. Contemporary strawberries are the simplest to work with, since they’ll simply break down in a blender. I make this recipe when they’re candy and in season– this will differ relying on the place you reside, however right here within the Midwest they’re finest from late Might via early July. They need to look purple and glossy if you purchase them.
• Maple Syrup & Vanilla. These two additions increase the general taste. I believe maple syrup is the simplest pure sweetener to stir into liquids (as honey can clump), however be at liberty to make use of an alternative choice for those who favor. You’ll be able to style and alter this as you go!

Make Strawberry Chia Pudding

Step 1:

In a personal-size blender, add 1/2 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 6 ounces of recent strawberries. (That is about 1 heaped cup of sliced strawberries.) Safe the lid and mix till the liquid is clean, with no chunks of strawberries seen.

Observe: A smaller blender works finest since you’re not working with a big amount of liquid. In the event you solely have a much bigger blender, you may need to double the recipe to get every thing mixing easily.

Step 2:

You’ll want two 14-ounce glass jars with lids for this step. Add 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to every jar, together with 1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

Then, pour within the strawberry milk from the earlier step. You must get roughly 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of strawberry milk per jar. Nevertheless it’s okay for those who simply do your finest to divide it evenly between the 2 servings.

Use a small whisk to stir effectively, breaking apart any clumps of chia seeds. I wish to stir every jar as soon as, then wait 5 minutes and stir once more. It will make sure you don’t have any large clumps of chia seeds that get missed. Safe the lid on every jar and retailer them within the fridge in a single day.

Serving & Storage Ideas

Once you’re able to eat the following day, all you must do is is take away the lid from a jar and revel in! You’ll be able to add additional strawberries on high for added texture, or a drizzle of peanut butter, or additional Greek yogurt. The toppings are as much as you!

Storage Tip: These chia pudding jars will hold effectively for no less than 4 days when saved within the fridge. Since strawberries are susceptible to spoiling rapidly, I wouldn’t plan on preserving them any longer than that, although you may be capable to freeze these for even longer storage.

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