The chia pudding with yogurt and strawberries is a healthy, fresh, and tasty breakfast, perfect also as a light snack during the day. Made with chia seeds, low-fat yogurt, and fresh fruit, this pudding is a nutritious and versatile option, ideal for those looking for a light alternative to traditional breakfasts. The chia pudding, also known as overnight chia pudding, is prepared by letting the chia seeds, which are flavorless on their own, soak in a liquid (in this case, low-fat yogurt) overnight: thanks to their ability to absorb liquids, the seeds soften and take on a thick, creamy texture, making this pudding a highly satisfying food, as well as rich in fiber, omega 3, and antioxidants. Another advantage of chia pudding with yogurt is its practicality: you can prepare it in advance and store it in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Furthermore, it is easy to customize according to your tastes: in today’s recipe, I propose a version with fresh strawberries and a touch of maple syrup. But you can vary each time, using seasonal fruits or other sweeteners of your choice. With chia pudding with yogurt and strawberries, you bring to the table a healthy, quick, and always different breakfast, perfect for starting the day with energy.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 12 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 Person
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 221.00 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 27.19 (g) of which sugars 14.73 (g)
- Proteins 10.69 (g)
- Fat 9.42 (g) of which saturated 1.30 (g)of which unsaturated 7.54 (g)
- Fibers 8.36 (g)
- Sodium 81.56 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 295 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for 1 cup of chia seed pudding with yogurt and strawberries
If you are celiac, chia seeds are naturally gluten-free and do not need the label “gluten-free” as long as they are not mixed with other ingredients.
- 0.7 oz chia seeds
- 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 1 cup strawberries
- A few drops maple syrup
Tools
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Container glass
- 1 Bowls
How to prepare overnight chia pudding with yogurt and strawberries
To prepare the chia pudding with yogurt and strawberries, start the night before: to achieve the right consistency, the chia seeds must rest overnight. In a glass container, mix the low-fat yogurt and the chia seeds (1). Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator. The next morning, the seeds will have absorbed the liquid, creating a sort of dense pudding (2). Wash the strawberries, dry them, remove the stem, and cut them into pieces (3).
In a bowl, pour about half of the chia seed pudding, distributing it evenly on the bottom (4). Cover with about half of the chopped strawberries (5) and sweeten with a few drops of maple syrup (6).
Now add the remaining pudding, layering it over the strawberries (7) and finish with a final layer of chopped strawberries (8). Finally, drizzle the strawberries with a few more drops of maple syrup (9).
Enjoy the chia pudding with yogurt and strawberries immediately. With these amounts, you’ll get a nice portion of chia seed pudding, enough for a breakfast. If you plan to have it as a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack, I suggest halving the quantities.
Storage
It is better to store the chia pudding with yogurt (which keeps in the fridge for 2 days) and the chopped strawberries separately.
Tips and Variations
If you prefer, instead of pouring maple syrup over the strawberries, you can sweeten the pudding by adding the syrup to the yogurt the night before and mixing well. If you don’t like maple syrup, you can replace it with honey or agave syrup.
