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Chocolate Strawberry Pudding

Updated: Apr 11, 2023 · Published: Feb 11, 2019 by Laura Yautz · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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In this delightfully light dessert, we took the classic chocolate covered strawberry, and packed nutrition into every part with this creamy and delicious Chocolate Strawberry Pudding!

Chia pudding is really easy to make, and requires no cooking, so this healthy strawberry dessert comes together quick. And since you can use either fresh or frozen strawberries, it works for any season!

Dessert cup with strawberry chia pudding and chocolate pudding in it.

The strawberry layer of this chia berry pudding is bursting with strawberry flavor and is so light and fluffy you will want to keep eating it all day! The chocolate layer is the decadent contrast it needs; rich and creamy, and almost guilt-free!

And the best part? It's super simple with a couple quick buzzes of your blender!

The chocolate strawberry pudding is quintessential Spring. But it's also perfect for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day.

The strawberries make this chia pudding high in vitamin C. But it's also high in calcium, protein, iron, magnesium, and fiber.

This Spring time dessert will go great with Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Veggies or Vegetable Hash with Chickpeas Skillet Dinner.

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Ingredients

We're using simple ingredients for our strawberry chia pudding. Make sure to choose an unsweetened milk or milk substitute, and 100% pure maple syrup.

Collection of ingredients for chocolate strawberry chia pudding.
  • Unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • Fresh or frozen strawberries
  • Chia seeds
  • 100% pure maple syrup
  • Vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Blended chia pudding is one of the easiest desserts to make. Really. No cooking required even!

Blender with strawberry pudding ingredients in it.

Add all the strawberry pudding ingredients to your blender.

Blender with blended strawberry pudding in it.

Blend the strawberry pudding on high until it's nice and smooth.

Overhead shot of 4 dessert glasses with strawberry pudding in them.

Divide the strawberry pudding among 4 dessert glasses.

Chocolate pudding ingredients in a blender.

Rinse out the blender, and place all the ingredients for the chocolate pudding in it.

Blended chocolate pudding in a blender.

Blend the chocolate pudding on high until smooth.

Overhead shot of chocolate pudding - topping strawberry pudding - in dessert glasses.

Carefully top the strawberry pudding cups with the chocolate pudding. Refrigerate.

Hint: you may want to refrigerate the strawberry pudding for an hour or so before making the chocolate pudding. This way the strawberry pudding will be firmer, and it will be easier to pour on the chocolate pudding for two distinct layers.

Substitutions

Here are some excellent substitutions for this chia berry pudding.

  • Milk - use any unsweetened dairy substitute, but you'll have better results with creamier ones like soymilk and cashew milk.
  • Sweetener - try honey instead of maple syrup.
  • Fruit - use blueberries, blackberries, or cherries.

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and vegan as written.

Try this Cinnamon Cardamom Zucchini Pudding too!

Equipment

The most important equipment you need for this is a high speed blender. I recommend something like a Ninja Blender or a Vitamix.

Of course any blender will do. But you may not be able to blend all the chia seed smooth. Which is fine! Just know your pudding will turn out closer to tapioca consistency.

Storage

Store this chocolate strawberry pudding in the dessert cups, covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator.

They will keep this way for about five days. Sometimes the pudding will sweat a little (most puddings do this), so just stir it a little before eating it.

Top tip

The most important thing for this recipe to turn out well is to make sure your strawberries are ripe. Even a little overripe is ok, as long as they aren't moldy. Underripe strawberries just won't give much flavor to the pudding. Choose frozen strawberries out of season.

FAQ

Why won't my pudding set up?

There is a lot of variation in both fresh and frozen strawberries with regard to water content. If your pudding isn't setting, it's probably because your strawberries were a little on the watery side.

To sidestep this issue, if your pudding seems watery in the blender, it probably won't set properly. Add another 1-2 teaspoon of chia seeds and re-blend. It should look like a thin smoothie.

Can I pour the pudding into one large bowl?

Yes. If you don't want individual dessert cups - or maybe you don't have any - just layer the strawberry and chocolate puddings into a large glass bowl for serving.

Related

Looking for more strawberry recipes? Try these:

  • Strawberry cucumber salad on a small plate, from overhead
    Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Basil and Mozzarella
  • Close up of a strawberry muffin on a wire rack.
    Strawberry Cardamom Muffins with Yogurt
  • Glasses of agua fresca, with strawberries, watermelon slices, limes and mint scattered around. Carafe of beverage in background.
    Strawberry Watermelon Agua Fresca
  • Plate of 3 crepes stuffed with chocolate dip and strawberries.
    Healthy Crepes filled with Brownie Batter and Strawberries (Eggless Crepes)

Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Chocolate Strawberry Pudding:

  • A fork with creamy vegetable pasta being lifted out of a bowl of the pasta.
    Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Veggies
  • Vegetable hash with chickpeas in a bowl with a salad to the side.
    Vegetable Hash with Chickpeas Skillet Dinner
  • A bowl of celery soup, garnished with microgreens, black sesame seeds and yogurt. A side salad is in the background.
    Celery and Leek Soup
  • Strawberry cucumber salad on a small plate, from overhead
    Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Basil and Mozzarella

📖 Recipe

Dessert cup with strawberry and chocolate pudding in it.

Chocolate Strawberry Pudding

Laura Yautz
We took the classic chocolate covered strawberry, and made it into a delightfully light and airy pudding!
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Refrigeration time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Pudding

  • 1 cup Unsweetened soy milk (or your choice)
  • 10 oz Fresh or Frozen Strawberries, hulls removed and chopped (thawed if frozen)
  • 3 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon 100% pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Pudding

  • 1 cup Unsweetened soy milk) (or your choice)
  • ¼ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoon 100% pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Place all strawberry pudding ingredients in a high speed blender, and blend on high speed until smooth. Divide among 4 bowls.
  • Rinse blender.
  • Place all chocolate pudding ingredients in high speed blender, and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour in the bowls on top of the strawberry pudding.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least an hour.

Notes

Note: If your pudding looks watery in the blender, it may not set up properly. Add another 1-2 teaspoons of chia seeds and blend it again until it resembles the consistency of a thin smoothie.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 30g (10%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 7.5g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1.3g (8%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 47mg (2%)Potassium: 401mg (11%)Fiber: 10g (42%)Sugar: 17.5g (19%)Vitamin A: 250IU (5%)Vitamin C: 42mg (51%)Calcium: 278mg (28%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

*Nutrition information is an estimate, and will change based on the brand and individual ingredients and amounts you use. This is provided for your convenience only.

Keyword Chia pudding, Healthy dessert
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