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Strawberry Chia Pudding is a simple, wholesome treat that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. It combines fresh strawberries, creamy Greek yogurt, and chia seeds to create a tasty pudding that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead and customize to your taste.

If you’re looking for a light but filling option that doesn’t require cooking, this recipe has you covered. The chia seeds soak up the liquid and create a smooth texture, while the strawberries add natural sweetness and a bit of zing from the lemon juice keeps it fresh and bright.

Recipe Info

This recipe is:

Fresh and fruity. The strawberries bring a natural sweetness and vibrant color that makes this pudding feel like a treat, without going overboard.
Great all year long. Whether you have fresh strawberries in summer or frozen ones in winter, this recipe works beautifully anytime.
Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Make it ahead of time, let it chill, and enjoy a grab-and-go healthy breakfast or snack.

Making strawberry chia pudding for the first time? Read the ingredients notes, step-by-step instructions, and tips. If you’re familiar with the recipe, feel free to jump to the recipe card.

Extra Learning

Before we jump in, here are a few handy resources to help you nail this recipe:

Chia pudding 101. Our go-to guide for swaps, toppings, troubleshooting, and everything in between.

Ingredients and Substitutes

Strawberries. Fresh or defrosted both work fine.
No-fat Greek yogurt. Adds protein and makes the pudding creamy.
Chia seeds. Can’t do chia pudding without them.
Liquid sweetener. Honey, maple syrup, or whatever liquid sweetener you like.
Lemon juice. Just a bit to add a little zing and brighten the flavor. Optional, but highly recommended.

Step-by-Step: How to Make Strawberry Chia Pudding

Prep the strawberries. If you’re using frozen strawberries, defrost them overnight in the fridge or gently warm them on the stove with a splash of water. Once ready, blend the strawberries into a smooth puree using an immersion blender. Or mash them using a fork if you don’t mind strawberry bits in the pudding. Mix in the lemon juice.

Strawberry puree — Blend the strawberries to create a

Adding lime juice — Blend the strawberries to create a

Combine yogurt and flavorings. In a bowl, mix the blended strawberries with Greek yogurt, and sweetener. Stir well and give it a taste—feel free to add a bit more sweetener or lemon juice until it hits your favorite balance.

Adding greek yogurt and sweetener — Blend in the sweetener and yogurt, and

Stirring in the yogurt — Blend in the sweetener and yogurt, and

Add chia seeds. Sprinkle in the chia seeds and stir thoroughly to make sure they’re evenly distributed and won’t clump up.

Adding the chia seeds — Stir in the chia seeds until they are evenly

Stirring in the chia seeds — Stir in the chia seeds until they are evenly

Refrigerate the pudding. Cover your mixture and pop it into the fridge for at least 3 hours. This is when the magic happens—chia seeds absorb moisture and transform the mixture into a creamy pudding.
Serve and enjoy. Give the pudding a good stir before serving to loosen it up. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey if you like, and dig in!

Fruity strawberry chia pudding topped with yogurt and fresh strawberries — Strawberry chia pudding topped with yogurt and sliced strawberries

Variations

Vegan

To make this Strawberry Chia Pudding vegan, swap Greek yogurt for a plant-based yogurt like coconut or almond yogurt. Just keep in mind that plant-based yogurts usually have a bit less protein, so your total protein might drop slightly. For sweetening, try maple syrup, agave, or your favorite plant-based sweetener.

Meal Prep

This pudding is perfect for meal prep! Just multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you’d like, mix everything in a big bowl, and portion it out into jars or containers.

Two jars of creamy strawberry chia pudding

High Protein

Here’s how to turn this straberry chia pudding into a protein-packed version:

Add an extra ⅓ cup Greek yogurt (80g) to boost protein by roughly 6g, bumping your total protein to about 17.6g.
Stir in a scoop of your favorite protein powder (vanilla, berry, or unflavored works great) before adding chia seeds. This adds around 20g of protein. If your protein powder is sweetened (most of them are), reduce the sweetener by half and taste. Also, throw in an extra half tablespoon of chia seeds to keep that perfect pudding texture.

	Protein per serving (g)
Regular	11.6
Regular + extra yogurt	17.6
Regular + protein powder	31.6

Storage

Keep your strawberry chia pudding in an airtight container in the fridge, where it will stay fresh and tasty for about 3 to 4 days. Just a heads up—if it thickens up too much, a little splash of milk or water will bring it back to perfect spoonable consistency!

Strawberry chia pudding in a jar with sliced strawberries — Creamy strawberry chia jar pudding topped with yogurt and fresh strawberries

Similar Recipes to Try

Looking for more? Check out the following recipes:

Greek Yogurt Chia Pudding. A base chia pudding recipe with a protein boost.
Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding. Like the one above, but with cottage cheese instead of Greek yogurt as the protein source of choice.
Strawberry Matcha Chia Pudding. Want something a bit more fancy? Try this one.
Raspberry Chia Pudding. If you love the idea of a fruity, creamy chia seed pudding but want to switch up berries or try a slightly tangy twist, this quick and easy raspberry version is a delicious alternative.
Mango Chia Pudding. Looking for a tropical twist? This bright and creamy mango version adds a splash of lime and fresh mango goodness for a refreshing change of pace.
PB Jelly Chia Pudding. A nostalgic take on chia pudding that’s also filling and doen’t come with a ton of extra calories.
Strawberry Overnight Oats. Love strawberries but want to try something slightly different? Definitely worth testing out.
Strawberry Compote. Quick and simple strawberry topping if you want to turn this chia pudding into a full blown dessert.