Strawberry Matcha Layered Chia (Printable Version)

Creamy chia layers with fresh strawberry and matcha create a refreshing, colorful treat perfect for any time.

# What You Need:

→ Chia Pudding Base

01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

05 - 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Matcha Layer

08 - 1/2 cup coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt
09 - 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings

11 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
12 - Toasted coconut flakes
13 - Granola

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined. Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to prevent clumping. Cover bowl and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight until pudding reaches desired thickness.
02 - Add fresh hulled strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup to blender. Process until completely smooth with no visible fruit pieces. Transfer puree to container and refrigerate until assembly.
03 - In small bowl, combine coconut yogurt, matcha powder, and maple syrup. Whisk thoroughly until matcha powder dissolves completely and mixture achieves uniform green color with smooth consistency.
04 - Divide chia pudding evenly among four serving jars, creating first base layer. Top with strawberry puree layer of equal thickness, then add matcha yogurt layer. Repeat layering sequence if additional height desired.
05 - Top each jar with fresh strawberry slices, toasted coconut flakes, or granola as preferred. Serve immediately while chilled or cover and store refrigerated.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a make-ahead breakfast that practically assembles itself while you sleep, leaving you more time to actually enjoy your morning.
  • The flavors layer in surprising ways—earthy matcha, tart strawberry, and creamy chia create this little flavor adventure in every spoonful.
  • You get to feel like you're doing something fancy for yourself without any actual stress or complicated techniques.
02 -
  • Chia seeds absolutely must sit for 10 minutes and be whisked again, or they'll clump into dense balls at the bottom of your jar and the whole texture falls apart—learn this the hard way, I did.
  • The quality of your matcha powder makes or breaks this dessert; cheap matcha tastes like grass clippings, while good ceremonial grade is actually pleasant and slightly sweet.
03 -
  • If your matcha tastes bitter or gritty, you've either bought low-quality powder or haven't whisked it enough—invest in ceremonial grade matcha and truly whisk it until completely smooth.
  • Strawberries can be swapped for any fruit you love; mango and raspberry are both stunning, and the lemon juice adjusts the flavor beautifully across different fruits.
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