Rhubarb Chia Strawberry Pudding – A Sweet, Healthy Vegan Treat

 

Looking for a refreshing, good-for-you treat that tastes like summer in a jar? This Rhubarb Chia Strawberry Pudding is creamy, fruity, and packed with nutrients. It’s a simple recipe made with wholesome ingredients like fresh strawberries, tart rhubarb, chia seeds, and plant-based milk—perfect for a quick breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a light dessert.

The natural sweetness of strawberries balances the tangy rhubarb beautifully, while the chia pudding base delivers a satisfying, pudding-like texture that keeps you full and energized. Bonus: It’s vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened!

Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or craving a cool midday bite, this rhubarb strawberry chia pudding is the kind of feel-good food you’ll want on repeat.

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Rhubarb-Strawberry Compote:

• 1 cup chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)

• 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tbsp water

For the Chia Pudding:

• 1/2 cup chia seeds

• 2 cups plant-based milk (almond, oat, soy, etc.)

• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the compote:
   In a small saucepan, combine chopped rhubarb, strawberries, maple syrup, vanilla, and water. Simmer over medium heat for about 10–12 minutes until the fruit softens and becomes jammy. Let cool.

2. Prepare the chia pudding:
   In a mixing bowl or jar, stir together chia seeds, plant milk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Let sit for 10 minutes, stir again, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to thicken.

3. Assemble the pudding:
   In serving glasses or jars, layer the chilled chia pudding with spoonfuls of the strawberry-rhubarb compote. Swirl gently or leave beautifully layered.

4. Serve and enjoy:
   Garnish with fresh strawberries, coconut flakes, or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.

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🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free

• Packed with fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants

• Great for meal prep, breakfast, or dessert

• Delicious cold, especially on warm days!