This easy-to-make Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding is not only healthy but nourishing, too. Try this filling pudding for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert!
Love chia puddings? Check out my Mango Chia Pudding, Banana Chia Pudding, and Mint Chocolate Chia Pudding.
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I love how quickly you can prep chia puddings - just mix everything together in about 10 minutes, and you're done! You can make so many flavorful chia puddings, like Matcha Chia Pudding, Blueberry Vanilla Chia Pudding, or Overnight Chocolate Chia Pudding.
This chia pudding is basically a nutritional powerhouse...we have fresh strawberries, chia seeds, AND matcha? So much goodness -- and it's delicious, too.
Reasons You'll Love It
- Can be made in 10 minutes
- Stores well in the fridge
- Creamy and delicious
- Kids love it, too
Ingredients For Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding
Chia Seeds: Either black or white chia seeds work. (To read about the benefits of chia seeds, check out my post 9 Benefits of Chia Seeds.). If you don't like the texture of chia seeds, you can blend this mixture before setting it in the fridge. This will create a smooth pudding-like texture.
Pure Maple Syrup: This recipe takes only 1 tablespoon. Other sweeteners can be raw honey or monk fruit.
Strawberries: Look for bright red strawberries for optimum sweetness. I really love the combination of strawberries and matcha, but you can swap it with any fresh fruit for this recipe. You can also leave the fruit out entirely if you prefer.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1: Mix the chia seeds, pure maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and unsweetened coconut milk in a bowl.
- Step 2: Stir, and then add in the matcha powder. Set in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Step 3: Wash and prep your berries to add to your pudding.
- Step 4: Slice the strawberries, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Chia Pudding can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days. I store mine in a sealed mason jar for optimal freshness. (Check out my Ultimate Guide To Meal Prep Containers for my favorite air-tight containers.)
Occasionally, chia pudding can thicken to a consistency that you find too thick. Gradually stir in a teaspoon of coconut milk at a time to reach the consistency you like. If your chia pudding isn't thick enough, add a teaspoon of chia seeds at a time, let it sit for 10 minutes, and see if it's to your liking.
You can eat the chia pudding in 30 minutes. However, the longer it sits, the thicker the consistency gets. So you may want to let it thicken in the fridge overnight.
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Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding
Equipment
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon matcha, plus more for stronger matcha flavor
- 3 strawberries, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Add the chia seeds, pure maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and unsweetened coconut milk to a mixing bowl.
- Stir this all together and place in the fridge to set. It’s ready to go in just about 30 minutes, but you could leave it overnight if you want.
- Remove it from the fridge and stir it together. You can see the chia seeds have formed a gel and the mixture is thicker, more like a pudding.
- Add the matcha powder to the prepared vanilla chia pudding. Stir to combine until it’s completely mixed. Then, add a little of the matcha chia pudding to the bottom of a jar, approximately ¼ of the way up in the jar.
- Using thinly sliced strawberries, place them around the inner sides of the jar and then fill to the top with the remaining matcha chia pudding. To serve, add a couple strawberry slices.
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Notes
- To avoid clumps, sift the matcha or dissolve it in a bit of hot water before mixing.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste. You can sub honey or a sugar-free sweetener if preferred.
Nutrition
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Lacey Baier
This Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding is a total win! The earthy matcha balances perfectly with the sweet strawberries, and the texture is creamy with just the right amount of bite from the chia seeds. It’s quick to prep, nutrient-packed, and makes the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Light, refreshing, and seriously delicious.