Strawberry Crumble Chia Pudding (Printable)

A luscious layered dessert with creamy chia pudding, vibrant strawberry compote, and crunchy oat topping

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1⅔ 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 - 1-2 tablespoons 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 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
11 - 1½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey
12 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - Pinch of fine sea salt

→ Garnish

14 - 2-3 fresh strawberries, sliced

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined. Let the mixture sit 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. Place over medium heat and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the juices reduce into a syrupy sauce. 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. Mix 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. Allow to 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, then sprinkle with oat crumble. Repeat the layering for a second tier if desired. Finish with fresh strawberry slices on top.
05 - Serve immediately for the best texture contrast, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Add the crumble just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but nourishes like breakfast, which means you can eat it at any hour without a single ounce of guilt.
  • The three layers each bring something different, creamy, jammy, and crunchy, so every bite keeps your taste buds paying attention.
02 -
  • If you skip the second whisk after five minutes, the chia seeds will form rubbery little islands that no amount of stirring can fix later.
  • Letting the compote cool fully before assembly is critical because warm compote will melt right through the pudding layer and muddy the clean look you worked for.
03 -
  • Toast the crumble a shade darker than you think is safe because it softens slightly once it meets the moist pudding and you want that crunch to survive.
  • A tiny pinch of salt in the compote does more for the strawberry flavor than any amount of extra sugar ever could.

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