Description
This Strawberry Crumble Chia Pudding is a refreshing and wholesome plant-based breakfast or snack featuring a smooth strawberry-flavored chia pudding layered with a crunchy almond date crumble. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with freeze-dried strawberries, this recipe combines a creamy texture with delightful crunch for a nutritious and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Chia Pudding
- 140 grams frozen strawberries (about 1 cup), thawed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based yogurt (or use sweetened vanilla yogurt and adjust additional sweetener to preference)
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
Almond Date Crumble
- 1/4 cup blanched almonds
- 2 soft medjool dates
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Blend the Strawberry Mixture: Add thawed strawberries, soy milk, plant-based yogurt, maple syrup, freeze-dried strawberries, vanilla extract, coconut flakes, and a pinch of salt into a blender. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure an even consistency.
- Combine with Chia Seeds: Pour the chia seeds into a large storage container and then add the blended strawberry mixture. Whisk thoroughly to combine and cover the container. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again to eliminate clumps. Cover once again and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding.
- Prepare the Almond Date Crumble: In a mini-food processor, pulse blanched almonds, rolled oats, coconut flakes, medjool dates, and a pinch of salt until the mixture becomes crumbly to your liking, combining the dry and sweet elements for texture and flavor.
- Assemble and Serve: In serving cups, layer a spoonful of the almond date crumble at the bottom, then add a layer of the chilled strawberry chia pudding. Top with another spoonful of crumble and garnish with fresh strawberry slices if desired. Enjoy immediately or keep refrigerated.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste, especially if using sweetened yogurt.
- Modify pudding consistency by adding a splash of milk before serving if it’s too thick.
- Stir the pudding well after initial mixing and after 10 minutes to prevent clumps from forming.
- For a stronger berry flavor, add 1-2 tablespoons of strawberry jam to the blended mixture.
- Optionally, mash thawed frozen strawberries with maple syrup and strain the juice to drizzle over the pudding for an extra fresh topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
