Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding – Minimalist Baker Recipes

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Overhead shot of a jar of matcha chia pudding topped with strawberry compote

Snack time simply acquired beautiful! Introducing a thick, creamy MATCHA chia pudding topped with a vibrant recent strawberry compote. It tastes simply as magical because it appears to be like! Plus, it’s filled with fiber and wholesome fat (howdy, omegas!) due to the marvel of chia seeds.

It’s gently energizing and ideal for prepping and having fun with all through the week or (in case you should) sharing with associates. Simply quarter-hour lively time and seven components required! Let’s make it!

Strawberries, matcha, maple syrup, chia seeds, lemon, vanilla, and dairy-free milk

All of it begins with MATCHA (a.okay.a. our gently energizing inexperienced tea bestie filled with antioxidants and the calming amino acid L-theanine)! We’ve beforehand added it to lattes, smoothies, frosting, snack bites, and cheesecake and reviewed one of the best manufacturers. So why not add it to chia pudding, too?

That simply might need been our greatest choice this 12 months. We blended it with dairy-free milk (a mixture of coconut + almond for creaminess with out being heavy), maple syrup for sweetness, and vanilla to boost all of the flavors.

Whisking chia seeds into a vibrant green matcha mixture

Then come the chia seeds to show it right into a thick, fiber-packed pudding! A whopping 2 tablespoons of chia seeds per serving present 7 grams fiber, LOTs of omega 3 wholesome fat, and nutritional vitamins and minerals galore, particularly vitamin Ok, B6, magnesium, iron, and selenium.

Small glass jar filled halfway full with matcha chia pudding

The pure (and pleasant, although acquired for some folks) bitter notes of matcha are the right pairing for candy STRAWBERRIES! And the colour distinction? 10/10!

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Using a spoon to top a jar of matcha chia pudding with strawberry compote

Prep Time 50minutes

Prepare dinner Time 10minutes

Complete Time 1hour

Servings 4(1/2 cup servings)

Course Snack

Delicacies Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan

Freezer Pleasant No

Does it preserve? 4-5 Days

MATCHA PUDDING

1 ½cupsdairy-free milk(plain, unsweetened // we like 3/4 cup canned gentle coconut milk + 3/4 cup almond milk)2Tbspmaple syrup (roughly to style)1tspvanilla extract1-2tspmatcha powder (relying on efficiency // discover our favourite manufacturers right here)1/2cupchia seeds

STRAWBERRY COMPOTE

2cupsripe strawberries, hulled and quartered(measured after reducing)2tsplemon juice2tspmaple syrup

MATCHA PUDDING: To a mixing bowl (or container with a lid), add dairy-free milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and matcha (begin with the lesser quantity). Whisk vigorously, facet to facet is greatest, to mix and break up any clumps of matcha. If there are any cussed clumps, you may switch to a blender to totally mix. Style and modify, including extra matcha if desired or extra maple syrup for sweetness.

Then add the chia seeds and blend till nicely mixed. Let sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature, then stir once more (to forestall clumping). Cowl and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes (or in a single day). The chia pudding needs to be very thick and creamy. If not, add extra chia seeds, stir, and refrigerate for an additional hour or so.

STRAWBERRY COMPOTE: Whereas the pudding chills, make the strawberry compote. Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a small saucepan and produce to medium warmth. As soon as effervescent, cut back warmth barely and use a picket spoon to muddle and mash the fruit. Proceed cooking over medium-low warmth for 10-12 minutes, till many of the berries have damaged down and it’s saucy and aromatic. Take away from warmth and switch to a clear jar or container to chill completely.

As soon as pudding has absolutely set, divide, high with beneficiant helpings of the strawberry compote, and serve! Leftover pudding will preserve lined within the fridge for as much as 4-5 days. Any leftover compote will preserve lined within the fridge for as much as 1 week and is scrumptious with oats, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and extra!

*Recipe as written makes ~1 cup strawberry compote.*Tailored from our Easy Berry Compote and Find out how to Make Chia Pudding. *Diet data is a tough estimate calculated with all the strawberry compote and with half almond milk and half canned gentle coconut milk.

Serving: 1(half cup) servingEnergy: 194Carbohydrates: 24.1gProtein: 4.1gFats: 9.8gSaturated Fats: 3.4gPolyunsaturated Fats: 5gMonounsaturated Fats: 0.8gTrans Fats: 0gLdl cholesterol: 0mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 8.5gSugar: 12.7gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 3.7mg