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Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 24 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Chia Seed Pudding is a delicious and nutritious dessert or breakfast option that combines creamy cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and chia seeds. The pudding is naturally sweetened and flavored with vanilla and a touch of sugar, offering a thick, satisfying texture with a burst of fruity flavor in every bite. Perfect for meal prepping and enjoying chilled, this recipe delivers a healthy twist on traditional cheesecake with added protein and fiber from chia seeds.

Ingredients

Dairy and Liquids

  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese (preferably Good Culture for thicker texture)
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Fruits

  • 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and halved for blending
  • 1/2 cup strawberries, diced into 1/4-inch pieces for even distribution

Sweetener

  • 2 tsp sugar

Seeds

  • 3 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberry Mixture: Combine the hulled and halved 1/2 cup strawberries, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract, and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy to create the strawberry cheesecake base for the pudding.
  2. Mix Chia Seeds: Pour the blended strawberry mixture into a mixing bowl and stir in the chia seeds thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
  3. Add Strawberry Pieces: Gently fold in the diced 1/2 cup strawberries to provide texture and bursts of fresh fruit throughout the pudding.
  4. Refrigerate: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. This allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and swell, thickening the pudding to a creamy, spoonable consistency.
  5. Serve: After chilling, stir the pudding to combine any separated liquid and serve cold. Enjoy it as a healthy breakfast or dessert.

Notes

  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, but frozen can be substituted if fresh are not available.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to taste or substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with vegan alternatives.
  • Make sure to refrigerate at least 24 hours for the chia seeds to fully hydrate and achieve the right pudding texture.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://evelynscooking.com/homemade-strawberry-cheesecake-chia-seed-pudding-recipe/