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Strawberry Chia Pudding with Almond Date Crumble

Strawberry Chia Pudding with Almond Date Crumble
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Strawberry Chia Pudding with Almond Date Crumble is a healthy, creamy, and delicious treat combining fresh strawberries, nutritious chia seeds, and a crunchy almond-date crumble topping. This easy-to-make, vibrant pudding is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, offering a balanced combination of natural sweetness, texture, and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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Chia Pudding Base

  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup almond milk (or any preferred plant-based milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)

Almond Date Crumble

  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Strawberry Layer

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chia pudding base: In a bowl or jar, combine chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir well to prevent clumps. Let sit for 10 minutes, stirring once more to ensure even distribution. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight until thick and creamy.
  2. Make the almond date crumble: Pulse raw almonds and dates in a food processor until a crumbly mixture with small chunks forms, resembling a crunchy crumble topping. Optionally, add maple syrup or a pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor.
  3. Prepare the strawberry layer: Toss chopped fresh strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup. Allow to macerate for 5–10 minutes to draw out juices and soften the berries.
  4. Assemble the pudding parfait: In glasses or bowls, layer the chia pudding, followed by a spoonful of chopped strawberries, and top with the almond date crumble. Repeat layering if desired and finish with crumble on top.
  5. Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled pudding parfaits for 15–20 minutes to meld flavors and chill thoroughly. Serve cold and enjoy the creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for optimal sweetness and flavor.
  • Whole chia seeds puff up better than ground chia, providing ideal pudding texture.
  • Pulse the crumble mixture just enough to keep texture; avoid over-processing into a paste.
  • Let chia pudding set overnight for best creaminess and flavor infusion.
  • Adjust sweetness gradually; dates often provide sufficient natural sweetness.
  • If no food processor is available, finely chop almonds and dates by hand for the crumble.
  • Frozen strawberries can be used—thaw and drain excess liquid before using to prevent watery pudding.
  • Substitute nut milk (coconut, oat, soy) as desired.
  • Customize the recipe with superfood additions like hemp seeds, flaxseeds, or cinnamon.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; add crumble fresh before serving.

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Keywords: chia pudding, strawberry pudding, almond date crumble, healthy dessert, vegan pudding, gluten free snack, dairy free, plant based

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