Strawberry Matcha Layered Chia (Printable)

Creamy chia pudding layered with strawberry puree and matcha for a refreshing, nutritious start or snack.

# What You'll 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 - 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
12 - 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
13 - 1/2 cup granola

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well, let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk again to break up any clumps. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until thickened to pudding consistency.
02 - In a blender, combine hulled strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup. Blend until completely smooth. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
03 - In a small bowl, combine coconut yogurt, matcha green tea powder, and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth and evenly colored green with no powder lumps.
04 - Divide chia pudding evenly among four serving jars, creating the bottom layer. Add a generous layer of strawberry puree on top of each, followed by a layer of matcha yogurt. Repeat layering if additional height is desired.
05 - Top each jar with fresh strawberry slices, toasted coconut flakes, and granola as desired. Serve immediately while chilled, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It looks stunning enough to impress guests but requires zero cooking skills or special equipment beyond a blender.
  • Make it once and you'll have a foolproof breakfast or snack ready for days, since these jars actually taste better after sitting overnight.
  • The combination of creamy, fruity, and earthy flavors feels indulgent while being genuinely nourishing.
02 -
  • Don't skip the second whisk of the chia pudding base—that's when the magic happens and the seeds distribute evenly instead of settling into a gluey bottom layer.
  • Matcha powder clumps easily when it meets liquid, so whisk it separately with the yogurt first before combining, or sift it through a fine mesh strainer if you have one.
03 -
  • Buy your matcha powder from a Japanese grocery store or a specialty tea shop if you can—the quality is noticeably better and the price is usually lower than mainstream options.
  • If your strawberry puree seems too thin, blend it with a tablespoon of chia seeds or let it sit for a few minutes to thicken before layering.
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