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Creamy Valentine’s Chia Pudding Bowl Recipe with Strawberries and Cookies

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A quick, easy, and wholesome chia pudding bowl featuring creamy vanilla chia pudding, fresh strawberries, and crunchy cookies. Perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk preferred, oat or coconut milk also works)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 46 small cookies, crumbled (buttery shortbread or vanilla sugar cookies recommended)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional, use dairy-free yogurt if needed)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine the chia seeds and milk in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly to prevent clumps, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in vanilla extract and maple syrup or honey, adjusting sweetness to taste.
  3. Optionally fold in Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Stir after the first 30 minutes to break up any settling.
  5. Hull and slice fresh strawberries. Crumble cookies into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Spoon the set pudding into serving bowls or glasses. Top with strawberries and cookie crumbles. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
  7. Serve immediately or store assembled bowls in the fridge up to 6 hours. Stir in a splash of milk if pudding is too thick before serving.

Notes

Stir pudding after 30 minutes of chilling to prevent clumps. Use frozen berries thawed and drained if fresh are unavailable. For vegan version, use coconut yogurt and plant-based milk. Cookies can be swapped for gluten-free or granola for texture variation. If pudding is too thick, add milk to loosen; if too runny, add more chia seeds and chill longer.

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