This Chia Seed Pudding recipe features fresh (or frozen) strawberries but you can use any kind of fruit you want for this healthy, refined sugar free and make-ahead breakfast, snack, or even dessert! Chia seeds gel up to make a pudding-like consistency that’s similar to tapioca. And since chia seeds are so healthy, this is a guilt-free dessert recipe that’s vegan, dairy free, whole30, and paleo optional!
When combined with liquid, chia seeds gel up and turn to the texture of pudding, similar to tapioca. This recipe is sweetened only by strawberries and a little bit of maple syrup and vanilla extract, and tastes like a delicious mixture of strawberry ice cream and tapioca pudding. While it takes at least 4 hours to set, the hands-on time is only 5 minutes, and it’s so easy to make this in advance since it lasts for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Health benefits of chia seeds
Chia seeds are one of those amazing superfoods with multiple health benefits.
They are high in Omega-3s, fiber (mostly heart-healthy soluble fiber, which results in the gel-like consistency), calcium, plant-based protein, magnesium, and other nutrients and minerals.