Description
Strawberry Chia Pudding with Almond Date Crumble is a creamy, nutrient-packed, and naturally sweetened treat perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. It combines the velvety texture of chia pudding with fresh strawberries and a crunchy almond date crumble topping, delivering a wholesome and delicious dish full of fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
Chia Pudding Base
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
Almond Date Crumble
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
Fresh Strawberry Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or maple syrup (optional, to enhance flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the chia pudding base: Combine chia seeds with almond milk and vanilla extract in a bowl or jar. Stir well to prevent clumps, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thickened to a creamy, custard-like texture.
- Make the almond date crumble: Pulse toasted almonds and pitted dates in a food processor until small, crumbly clusters form. Lightly toast the crumble in a dry skillet or oven to enhance crunch and flavor.
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash and slice the strawberries. Optionally, sprinkle with lemon juice or maple syrup to brighten the flavor.
- Assemble the pudding: Layer the chilled chia pudding with sliced strawberries and top generously with the almond date crumble. Serve immediately or chill longer to meld flavors.
Notes
- Stir chia and milk thoroughly at the start and after 10 minutes to avoid clumps.
- Use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Toast almonds over medium heat carefully to release oils without burning.
- Adjust pudding consistency by adding more milk for thinner texture or more chia seeds for thickness.
- Prepare ahead for enhanced flavor development; pudding tastes better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia pudding, strawberry chia pudding, almond date crumble, healthy dessert, vegan snack, gluten free dessert, dairy free breakfast