Strawberry Crumble Chia Pudding (Print Version)

Creamy chia layers with sweet strawberries and golden oat crumble for a satisfying treat.

# What You Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1 2/3 cups unsweetened almond milk
02 - 4 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Compote

05 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Oat Crumble

08 - 3/4 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans
10 - 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
11 - 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

14 - 2 to 3 fresh strawberries, sliced

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened to a pudding consistency.
02 - Combine the sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the liquid reduces into a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
03 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt, stirring until evenly coated. Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and crisp. Let cool completely on the sheet.
04 - Spoon a layer of chia pudding into the bottom of each serving glass or jar. Add a layer of strawberry compote followed by a sprinkle of oat crumble. Repeat the layers for a second round if desired. Finish with fresh strawberry slices on top.
05 - Serve immediately for the best texture, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Add the oat crumble just before serving if preparing ahead to maintain its crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The textures play off each other beautifully: creamy, jammy, and crunchy all in one spoonful.
  • It looks fancy layered in clear glasses but honestly takes almost no skill to pull off.
  • You can prep every component ahead and assemble in minutes when friends arrive.
02 -
  • That second whisk after five minutes of resting is the single thing that saves your pudding from lumpy chia islands.
  • Let the crumble cool completely before assembling or the heat will melt the pudding layer into a sad soup.
03 -
  • Taste your strawberries before sweetening the compote, sometimes peak season berries need barely any maple syrup at all.
  • Double the crumble recipe and keep the extra in a jar for sprinkling over yogurt, ice cream, or even your morning toast.

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