Description
A quick and easy vegan strawberry chia seed pudding recipe that is delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (40 g) chia seeds, organic preferred
- 1 serving vegan vanilla protein powder, clean with no artificial ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk, or substitute with other plant-based milks like oat or coconut
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh ripe strawberries, vibrant color preferred
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure maple syrup, adjust sweetness as needed
Instructions
- Step 1: Add chia seeds, vegan vanilla protein powder, almond milk, fresh strawberries, vanilla extract, and maple syrup into a high-powered blender. Using a high-powered blender ensures a smooth texture essential for the pudding.
- Step 2: Blend the mixture for approximately 30 seconds or until silky smooth. This timing helps eliminate clumps from chia seeds, creating a creamy pudding base.
- Step 3: Pour the blended pudding mixture evenly into glass jars or meal prep containers. Adjust the portion sizes according to your preference for easy meal prep and serving control.
- Step 4: Refrigerate the pudding for a minimum of 10 minutes. For best results and a thicker texture, chill it overnight or for at least 2 hours. The cooling time allows chia seeds to absorb liquid and fully thicken.
- Step 5: Just before serving, top the pudding with sliced fresh strawberries and gluten-free sweet thins to maintain their freshness and texture. Adding toppings at the end prevents them from becoming soggy.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight and heat for up to 1 day.
- Refrigeration: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir gently before serving to restore texture.
- Freezing: Place in a freezer-safe container or bag. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before consuming.
- To avoid clumping of chia seeds, blend for at least 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth.
- For thicker pudding, extend the chill time to 2 hours or overnight. This improves consistency and intensifies flavor.
- If strawberries are tart, add 1 additional teaspoon maple syrup after blending and blend for another 5-10 seconds for extra sweetness.
- For a lighter flavor, replace half the almond milk with an equal amount of coconut milk during blending.
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries with vibrant red color for best freshness and flavor. Slightly muddle the strawberries before blending to release juice and enhance taste.
- Use pure vanilla extract rather than artificial vanilla for a richer, smoother flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg