Strawberry Crumble Chia Pudding (Printable)

Creamy chia layers with sweet strawberry compote and crispy oat topping for a satisfying anytime treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1 ⅔ 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 - ¾ cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
09 - ¼ cup chopped almonds or pecans
10 - 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil, melted
11 - 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey
12 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

14 - 2 to 3 fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully 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 set over medium heat. Cook for 6 to 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 to 12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Let cool completely on the sheet.
04 - Divide half of the chia pudding among four glasses or jars. Spoon a layer of strawberry compote over each, followed by a sprinkle of oat crumble. Repeat with a second layer of pudding, compote, and crumble. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices on top.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. For best texture, add the oat crumble just before serving to maintain its crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Three textures in one spoonful, creamy, jammy, and crunchy, that make you forget it is actually good for you.
  • You can prep every component ahead and assemble in minutes whenever the craving hits.
02 -
  • The crumble loses its crunch after a few hours in the fridge, so always store it separately and add it right before eating.
  • Whisking chia seeds twice in the first ten minutes is the single thing that separates silky pudding from a lumpy mess.
03 -
  • Use a fork to whisk the chia seeds, the tines catch clumps better than any whisk I have tried.
  • Let the crumble cool completely on the baking sheet before touching it, warm crumble wilts the moment it hits the compote.

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