Strawberry Crumble Chia Pudding (Printable)

Luscious layered dessert with creamy chia pudding, fresh strawberries, and golden oat crumble topping.

# What You Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1 ⅔ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
02 - 5 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Layer

05 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1–2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup, adjusted to taste

→ Crumble Topping

08 - ⅔ cup gluten-free rolled oats
09 - ¼ cup almond flour
10 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey
12 - Pinch of fine sea salt

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes, then whisk vigorously a second time to break up any clumps and ensure even distribution of the chia seeds.
02 - Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight, until the mixture has thickened to a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
03 - Combine the hulled and diced strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar or maple syrup in a separate bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly and set aside to macerate while preparing the crumble topping.
04 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the gluten-free rolled oats, almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Spread evenly across the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the crumble turns a deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
05 - Spoon a layer of chia pudding into the bottom of each serving glass or jar. Add a generous spoonful of macerated strawberries over the pudding, followed by a sprinkling of the cooled oat crumble. Repeat the layers once more, finishing with the crumble on top for a satisfying crunch.
06 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. The assembled parfaits can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between silky pudding, jammy strawberries, and buttery crumble is genuinely addictive.
  • You can prep every component ahead and assemble in minutes when friends arrive.
02 -
  • The second whisk after ten minutes is non negotiable because skipping it means lumpy pudding that never fully sets.
  • Let the crumble cool completely before assembling or it will melt into the pudding and you lose the texture contrast entirely.
03 -
  • Taste your strawberries before adding sugar because perfectly ripe ones often need little to no extra sweetness.
  • Toasting the oats dry in the pan for two minutes before mixing in the oil and syrup deepens the nutty flavor dramatically.

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