With the arrival of spring comes a wider variety of seasonal fruits that we love incorporating into our recipes. There’s nothing wrong with reliable apples and oranges, but after a long winter, the lack of fruit selection can get a bit boring! This Strawberry Chocolate Chia Pudding recipe comes at a perfect time, strawberry season will be upon us in many parts of the country. We thought we would give a twist to the strawberry and chocolate pairing and add some extra nutritional value. This recipe is no fuss, no muss! There’s no cooking, minimal cleanup, and all you need to get started is a bowl and just a few ingredients. The pudding works well as a breakfast, mid-day snack, or even dessert! It’s so creamy and sweet, no one will be the wiser as to how healthy it is.
We like incorporating chia seeds into our recipes because they are full of omega-3s and are high in antioxidants and vitamins. Chia seeds also contain lots of soluble fiber, which aids in regulating blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion. Though they may be small, they pack quite a punch in terms of nutritional value.
Now let’s talk strawberries, one of our favorite spring fruits! Strawberries are high in antioxidants and potassium, which makes them key players in our heart-healthy journey. In addition to being full of flavor, strawberries are also chock full of vitamins C and K, fiber, and folic acid. Have you ever wondered what gives strawberries their vibrant red color? That would be the work of flavonoids, which reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and asthma.
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Knowing all of this, it makes sense why we’re always told to eat our fruits and vegetables–they play SUCH an important role in our heart-healthy journey!
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Strawberry Chocolate Chia Pudding
Equipment
Ingredients
Strawberry Chia Pudding
- 1 8 oz container fresh strawberries
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ cup honey
- ¼ cup chia seeds
Chocolate Chia Pudding
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 3 tbsp mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Strawberry Chia Pudding
- Wash and hull strawberries.
- Add the almond milk and strawberries to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a bowl, and add the honey and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the chia seeds.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate approximately 4 hours.
Chocolate Chia Pudding
- In a mixing bowl, add cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend to incorporate.
- To the cocoa mixture slowly add in almond milk and whisk until smooth.
- Add your chia seeds and continue to whisk until all is combined.
- Lastly stir in the mini chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate approximately 4 hours.
Assembly
- After puddings have set, remove the bowl from the refrigerator and begin making layers of pudding in desired glasses.
- Top each glass with sliced strawberries and a few chocolate chips. Pudding will last about 5 days refrigerated
- Serving sizes depends on the size of your glass.
