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Photo:Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Active Time:25 minsChill Time:8 hrsTotal Time:8 hrs 25 minsServings:4
Active Time:25 mins
Active Time:
25 mins
Chill Time:8 hrs
Chill Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:8 hrs 25 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Jump to recipeLooking for a healthy breakfast when time is in short supply? ThisStrawberry Chia Puddinghas your back! Perfect for those grab-and-go mornings, it’s packed with antioxidant-rich strawberries and fiber-packed chia seeds to support reducing inflammation in the body. Sweet, in-season strawberries bring the most flavor, but if they’re not at their best, simply swap them out for thawed frozen strawberries or opt for another fruit! No matter how you prepare it, this pudding is the perfect way to start your day. Read on for our best tips and tricks for making this easy breakfast part of your regular morning routine.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!We found that rinsing the chia seeds helps wash away any residue that may make the pudding bitter. Be sure to drain them well before adding them to the milk mixture.Make sure you purchase coconut cream and not cream of coconut. Coconut cream is a thicker, creamier version of coconut milk that is unsweetened, typically found in cans in the baking aisle. Cream of coconut is a sweetened product often mixed into drinks or desserts.We love layering the pudding with strawberries and yogurt in Mason jars that are easy to take on the go. If you don’t plan to take breakfast with you, you can layer it in a glass without a lid or skip the layering altogether and enjoy the pudding in a bowl with the strawberries and yogurt on top.Nutrition NotesStrawberriesare packed with antioxidants, like vitamin C, flavonoids and phenolic acids. These potent compounds help tame inflammation to reduce your risk of chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.Small yet mightychia seedsare an outstanding food for heart health. They’re loaded with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an inflammation-fighting omega-3 fat that may help lower harmful LDL cholesterol and raise beneficial HDL cholesterol. They’re a good source of heart-healthy plant protein, too.Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
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Looking for a healthy breakfast when time is in short supply? ThisStrawberry Chia Puddinghas your back! Perfect for those grab-and-go mornings, it’s packed with antioxidant-rich strawberries and fiber-packed chia seeds to support reducing inflammation in the body. Sweet, in-season strawberries bring the most flavor, but if they’re not at their best, simply swap them out for thawed frozen strawberries or opt for another fruit! No matter how you prepare it, this pudding is the perfect way to start your day. Read on for our best tips and tricks for making this easy breakfast part of your regular morning routine.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!We found that rinsing the chia seeds helps wash away any residue that may make the pudding bitter. Be sure to drain them well before adding them to the milk mixture.Make sure you purchase coconut cream and not cream of coconut. Coconut cream is a thicker, creamier version of coconut milk that is unsweetened, typically found in cans in the baking aisle. Cream of coconut is a sweetened product often mixed into drinks or desserts.We love layering the pudding with strawberries and yogurt in Mason jars that are easy to take on the go. If you don’t plan to take breakfast with you, you can layer it in a glass without a lid or skip the layering altogether and enjoy the pudding in a bowl with the strawberries and yogurt on top.Nutrition NotesStrawberriesare packed with antioxidants, like vitamin C, flavonoids and phenolic acids. These potent compounds help tame inflammation to reduce your risk of chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.Small yet mightychia seedsare an outstanding food for heart health. They’re loaded with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an inflammation-fighting omega-3 fat that may help lower harmful LDL cholesterol and raise beneficial HDL cholesterol. They’re a good source of heart-healthy plant protein, too.Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Looking for a healthy breakfast when time is in short supply? ThisStrawberry Chia Puddinghas your back! Perfect for those grab-and-go mornings, it’s packed with antioxidant-rich strawberries and fiber-packed chia seeds to support reducing inflammation in the body. Sweet, in-season strawberries bring the most flavor, but if they’re not at their best, simply swap them out for thawed frozen strawberries or opt for another fruit! No matter how you prepare it, this pudding is the perfect way to start your day. Read on for our best tips and tricks for making this easy breakfast part of your regular morning routine.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupunsweetened plain almond milk¾cupchopped pitted Deglet Noor dates(about16dates)1cupunsweetened coconut cream3¼cupsslicedfresh strawberries, divided½cupchia seeds1cupwhole-milk plain yogurt, divided
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Ingredients
1cupunsweetened plain almond milk
¾cupchopped pitted Deglet Noor dates(about16dates)
1cupunsweetened coconut cream
3¼cupsslicedfresh strawberries, divided
½cupchia seeds
1cupwhole-milk plain yogurt, divided
Directions
Combine 1 cup almond milk and ¾ cup dates in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave on High until the dates are slightly softened, 20 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a blender. Add 1 cup coconut cream and 3 cups strawberries; process until smooth and well combined, about 1 minute. Transfer to a medium bowl.
Place ½ cup chia seeds in a fine-mesh sieve; rinse under cold water until slightly plumped, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain well, then add to the strawberry mixture; whisk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until the chia seeds are plumped and the mixture is chilled and thickened, at least 8 hours and up to 4 days.
To make aheadPrepare pudding through Step 2; cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To make ahead
Prepare pudding through Step 2; cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition InformationServing Size: about 1 cup chia pudding, ¼ cup yogurt & 1 Tbsp. sliced strawberriesCalories 422, Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 14g, Cholesterol 8mg, Carbohydrates 46g, Total Sugars 28g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 12g, Fiber 12g, Sodium 77mg, Potassium 660mg
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: about 1 cup chia pudding, ¼ cup yogurt & 1 Tbsp. sliced strawberriesCalories 422, Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 14g, Cholesterol 8mg, Carbohydrates 46g, Total Sugars 28g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 12g, Fiber 12g, Sodium 77mg, Potassium 660mg
Serving Size: about 1 cup chia pudding, ¼ cup yogurt & 1 Tbsp. sliced strawberries
Calories 422, Fat 23g, Saturated Fat 14g, Cholesterol 8mg, Carbohydrates 46g, Total Sugars 28g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 12g, Fiber 12g, Sodium 77mg, Potassium 660mg
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe pudding continues to thicken the longer it sits. If you want a looser pudding, swirl in more almond milk until desired consistency is reached.Deglet Noor dates are smaller and a little dryer than Medjool dates. They can be found pitted or with pits. We like to use them to add natural sweetness to dishes while also adding extra fiber. If you can’t find Deglet Noor dates, Medjool dates can be used in their place.You can serve this pudding with additional fruits like sliced bananas, blueberries or blackberries. For some added crunch, top it with toasted chopped nuts, seeds or toasted unsweetened flaked coconut.
Frequently Asked Questions
The pudding continues to thicken the longer it sits. If you want a looser pudding, swirl in more almond milk until desired consistency is reached.
Deglet Noor dates are smaller and a little dryer than Medjool dates. They can be found pitted or with pits. We like to use them to add natural sweetness to dishes while also adding extra fiber. If you can’t find Deglet Noor dates, Medjool dates can be used in their place.
You can serve this pudding with additional fruits like sliced bananas, blueberries or blackberries. For some added crunch, top it with toasted chopped nuts, seeds or toasted unsweetened flaked coconut.
EatingWell.com, January 2025
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