Fresh Valentines Chia Pudding Bowl for Kids
A quick, easy, and healthy chia pudding recipe with a festive Valentine’s Day twist, perfect for kids and packed with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (almond, oat, or cow’s milk)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional)
- Fresh berries for topping (blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles or edible confetti for garnish
- Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of chia seeds with 1 cup (240 ml) of your chosen milk. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until seeds are evenly dispersed and no clumps remain.
- Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Gently fold in ½ cup of chopped fresh strawberries to tint the pudding pink.
- If using, stir in 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and protein.
- Transfer the mixture into individual serving bowls or jars. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, top with fresh berries, sprinkle with heart-shaped sprinkles or edible confetti, and add mint leaves if desired.
- Give the pudding a quick stir before serving to fluff the texture if it has been sitting too long.
Notes
Whisk chia seeds well to prevent clumps. Stir pudding once or twice during the first 30 minutes of chilling for even hydration. Use coconut milk and coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained. Add sweetener gradually to suit kids’ palates. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days; stir in milk before serving if pudding thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250 ml)
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 812
- Sodium: 5070
- Fat: 79
- Saturated Fat: 0.51
- Carbohydrates: 2025
- Fiber: 1012
- Protein: 68
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