It's summertime and berries abound! This Keto Strawberry Chia Pudding is simple to make and can be done ahead of time. I like to make them ahead for breakfasts (or desserts) during the week. Although you can add whichever fruits you want, this time I stuck with strawberries.
Get Started - Keto Strawberry Chia Pudding
I have a bad habit of stocking up on fresh berries and then scrambling to eat them before they go bad. Fresh berries have such a short shelf life! Today I opened my fridge to find some of my strawberries getting fuzzy. 🙁 So, I cut off all the bad parts and made a fresh strawberry breakfast to use up the rest.
What ratio should I use for chia seeds vs milk?
First, it will depend on the type of liquid you are using, but generally speaking you want to use a ratio of 1:4, chia seeds to milk. So, ¼ cup of chia seeds per 1 cup of milk, or in this case, 2 tablespoons of chia seeds for every ½ cup of milk.
Make Ahead Meal Prep
Chia pudding is one of my favorite make-ahead meals. In fact, I'm going to double the recipe and assemble one of them in a tupperware container for just that reason. I'm making one for now, and one for later!
Nutrition & Macros
Two tablespoons of chia seeds has about 1 net carb, and paired with a low-carb milk will give you a very keto-friendly breakfast! The below does not count toppings like whipped cream.
Tips & Tricks
- Feeling lazy? Cook the strawberry jam in the microwave instead of the stove-top. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time and give it a stir each time. Once you're done microwaving, mix in the powdered sugar.
- If you're trying to really cut down on your carbs, reduce the amount of strawberries and make sure you are using a low-carb milk like hemp milk or macadamia milk. 2 tablespoon of chia only has 1 net carb.
- Instead of using fresh strawberries, cut down on the carbs by adding a few drops of strawberry extract to the pudding. You could do this with any extract, actually. I've used fruit extracts, as well as cinnamon and maple.
- You may find that you don't need to add stevia to the pudding, depending on how sweet you want it. I add inulin to most of my puddings, smoothies and yogurts because it's a prebiotic (good for digestion) and adds a touch of sweetness without adding sugar or carbs.
- Make extra and keep them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to one week.
- You don't have to add the strawberries. Add whatever topping you like! See below for suggestions.
Add some toppings to your Keto Strawberry Chia Pudding
I put whipped cream on mine (vegans can use whipped coconut cream), but that's completely optional. Other toppings you might want to add:
- Shaved coconut
- Shaved chocolate (sugar free, of course)
- Blackberries or raspberries
- Keto-friendly granola for crunch
- Cinnamon
📖 Recipe
Keto Strawberry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup hemp milk (or other milk)
- 2 drops stevia
- 1 teaspoon inulin
- 3 drops vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped strawberries (plus a few halves for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon powdered erythritol
- whipped Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the chia seeds, milk, stevia and inulin. Optionally, you could add a couple drops of vanilla extract. Set aside to let the chia seeds thicken.
- Cut the strawberries into small pieces and put them in a small non-stick pan. Take a couple more strawberries and cut them in half, setting them aside for the end.
- Turn the pan on medium heat and let the strawberries cook for 5 minutes until their juices are bubbling. Add the confectioner's sweetener, give it a stir, then turn the heat down to low and cook for another few minutes until it's thickened up like a jam.
- Once the chia has thickened, layer the strawberry mixture on top of the chia pudding.
- Take the remaining fresh strawberries and push them down along the sides of the glass. Top with whipped cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is estimated. Amounts may vary depending on the specific brand and/or type of ingredients you use. Sugar alcohols and other sweeteners that typically do not effect blood glucose levels, including but not limited to erythritol and allulose, are excluded from the carb count.
