Chocolate Covered Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding

Prep ahead for a quick & delicious start to your day!

Chia seed pudding is one of my favorite hacks for a nutritious breakfast on a busy morning! Prep the night before and store in the refrigerator for an easy morning meal. Made of simple and hearty ingredients, it's the perfect healthy meal to kickstart your day. With the subtle chocolatey and fruity notes, this recipe is my favorite flavor for a sweet start to my mornings. Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!

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Recipe Information:

• Makes 1-2 servings

• Preparation time: 5 minutes

• Total time: 15 minutes to overnight (8+ hours)

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup - 1 cup unsweetened & unflavored almond milk

• 3 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 scoop protein powder of choice (I use Further Foods Collagen... linked & discounted here and on my Favorite Products page! Use code "SNACKS4SAR"!)

• ½ cup chopped strawberries (frozen or fresh work great!)

• ¼ cup slivered almonds (optional)

Recipe:

1. In a Tupperware bowl, add chia seeds to unsweetened almond milk with vanilla extract, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and protein powder. Mix well until fully combined.

2. Finely chop strawberries and add to pudding mixture. Fold in strawberries until well combined.

3. Cover bowl with an airtight lid and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or leave it overnight for best results.

4. Remove from refrigerator when ready to eat. Let sit for 2-5 minutes to remove the chill. Add up to an additional 1/4 cup of milk if needed, depending on textural preferences.

5. Top with slivered almonds and additional strawberries. Enjoy cold!

Check out a video of this recipe!

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Nutrition:

This chia seed pudding is PACKED with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, omega-3's, and fiber!

• Chia seeds are highly nutritious! They are an excellent source of fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, niacin, and healthy fats (polyunsaturated fat & monounsaturated fat: anti-inflammatory omega-3s and alpha-linolenic acid!)

• Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants, which have protective properties for the heart, liver, and cells. They also have anticancer properties!

• With their extensive list of nutrients, chia seeds are extremely heart-healthy and good for our bones!