High-Protein Strawberry Chia Pudding Recipe
Creamy High-Protein Strawberry Chia Pudding made with cooked fruit for natural sweetness. No blender needed, and perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or snacks.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 388kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries chopped into bite-size pieces
- 2 Medjool dates pitted and chopped
- Splash of water
- 1 cup unsweetened nondairy milk
- 1 cup unsweetened Greek-style yogurt or yogurt
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds grind one tablespoon (optional)
Optional ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
Instructions
- Cook the fruit: Add strawberries, chopped dates, and water to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often, or until the strawberries break down and the dates dissolve into a thick, jam-like mixture.
- Mash the fruit: Using the back of a spoon, fork, or spatula, mash the cooked strawberries and dates directly in the saucepan until mostly smooth, leaving a few small pieces for texture. Set aside to cool.
- Mix the protein base In a medium bowl, whisk the soy milk and Greek yogurt until completely smooth. Whisk in vanilla and cinnamon, if using.
- Add ground chia: Whisk the ground chia seeds into the yogurt mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine: Stir the warm strawberry-date mixture into the yogurt base until evenly distributed.
- Add whole chia: Stir in the whole chia seeds last, mixing well so they are evenly suspended.
- For a thicker pudding, refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to fully set.
- Optional for serving: Add chopped fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Grinding the chia seeds is optional. You can use only whole chia seeds if you prefer a more classic chia pudding texture. (The grinder I used in linked here under Favorite Cookware.)
- Cooking the fruit makes it naturally sweeter and creates a jammy base without added sugar. Add fresh chopped strawberries before serving to help replace some antioxidants reduced during cooking.
- Choose a thick, unsweetened yogurt (Greek, soy, or pea-based) for the best texture and higher protein without added sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 5mg
