Strawberry Crumble Chia Pudding (Print Page)

Luscious layered chia pudding with strawberry compote and crunchy oat crumble for any time of day.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (optional)

# Directions:

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 the pudding thickens 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 glossy, syrupy sauce. 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 - Spoon a layer of chia pudding into the bottom of each glass or jar. Add a layer of strawberry compote, then sprinkle with oat crumble. Repeat the layers for a second tier 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 crumble just before serving to preserve its crunch.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The textures play off each other beautifully: creamy, jammy, and crunchy all in one spoonful.
  • It meal-preps like a dream and actually tastes better after a night in the fridge.
02 -
  • Skip the second whisk on the chia pudding and you will find a cement-like lump at the bottom of your bowl the next morning.
  • Keep the crumble separate until the last possible moment if you want any crunch left by serving time.
03 -
  • Taste your strawberries before sweetening the compote because peak-season fruit barely needs any added sugar.
  • Double the crumble batch and keep the extra in a jar for sprinkling over yogurt, ice cream, or even a bowl of oatmeal.

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