Description
This Strawberry Crumble Chia Pudding is a refreshing and nutritious plant-based breakfast or snack that combines smooth strawberry chia pudding with a crunchy almond date crumble topping. Made with frozen strawberries, plant-based yogurt, soy milk, and natural sweeteners, it’s a wholesome and flavorful treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy start to your day.
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
- Kosher salt, a pinch
Instructions
- Blend Strawberry Pudding Mixture: To a blender cup, add the thawed strawberries, soy milk, plant-based yogurt, maple syrup, freeze-dried strawberries, vanilla extract, a pinch of kosher salt, and coconut flakes if desired. Blend everything until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure an even mixture.
- Mix in Chia Seeds: In a large storage container, add the chia seeds then pour the blended strawberry milk over them. Whisk thoroughly to incorporate the chia seeds and prevent clumping. Cover and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- Whisk Again and Refrigerate: After 5 minutes, whisk the chia pudding mixture again to break up any clumps. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and thicken the pudding.
- Prepare Almond Date Crumble: In a mini food processor, combine the almonds, rolled oats, coconut flakes, medjool dates, and a pinch of kosher salt. Pulse the mixture until it reaches a crumbly texture to your liking, resembling coarse crumbs.
- Assemble and Serve: To serve, spoon a layer of almond date crumble into a small cup or bowl. Add a layer of the chilled strawberry chia pudding on top, then finish with another spoonful of the crumble. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or a drizzle of strawberry juice and maple syrup mixture for extra flavor.
Notes
- Sweeten the pudding to taste by adjusting the maple syrup based on your preference or depending on the sweetness of the yogurt used.
- Adjust the pudding’s consistency by adding more soy milk if it is too thick after refrigeration.
- Stir the mixture well after the initial 5 minutes and again before refrigerating to avoid clumping.
- If berry flavor is weak, mix in 1-2 tablespoons of strawberry jam to enhance the taste.
- For an extra fruity topping, mash thawed strawberries and mix the juice with maple syrup to drizzle over the final dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
