Strawberry Crumble Chia Pudding (Print version)
Creamy chia layers with sweet strawberry compote and crispy oat crumble topping. Ideal for meal prep breakfasts or wholesome desserts.
# What goes in:
→ Chia Pudding
01 - 1⅔ cups unsweetened almond milk
02 - 4 tbsp chia seeds
03 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Compote
05 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
→ Oat Crumble
08 - ¾ cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
09 - ¼ cup chopped almonds or pecans
10 - 1½ tbsp coconut oil, melted
11 - 1½ tbsp maple syrup or honey
12 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
14 - 2–3 fresh strawberries, sliced
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to 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 creamy consistency.
02 - Combine the sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the juices reduce into a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
03 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, toss together the rolled oats, chopped nuts, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated. Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Let cool completely on the sheet.
04 - In serving glasses or jars, layer the chia pudding, strawberry compote, and oat crumble. Repeat the layers for a second tier if desired. Finish with fresh strawberry slices on top.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. For the best texture, add the oat crumble just before serving to maintain its crunch.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- The layered textures feel like eating a fancy parfait but it takes almost no real skill to pull off.
- That oat crumble on top is genuinely addictive and you will find yourself snacking on it straight from the baking sheet.
02 -
- Skip that second whisk after five minutes and you will end up with a lumpy science experiment instead of silky pudding.
- Always add the crumble right before serving because it loses its crunch fast once it meets the moisture of the compote.
03 -
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan before adding them to the crumble mixture and you will unlock a depth of flavor that surprises people every time.
- Use frozen strawberries in a pinch for the compote but thaw them first and drain the excess liquid or your layers will turn soupy.