Chocolate Covered Strawberry Chia Cups (Printable Version)
Creamy strawberry chia pudding with crisp dark chocolate topping. A simple sweet treat ready in 15 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Chia Pudding
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
02 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 4 tablespoons chia seeds
→ Chocolate Topping
06 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips (60–70% cacao)
07 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil
→ Garnish
08 - 2 fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
# How To Make:
01 - Combine strawberries, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Transfer blended mixture to a bowl. Stir in chia seeds until evenly distributed. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again to break up any clumps and ensure proper gel formation.
03 - Divide mixture evenly among 6 small cups or jars. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until pudding has thickened to a custard-like consistency.
04 - Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely smooth and glossy.
05 - Spoon melted chocolate over each chilled chia cup. Tilt cups gently to create an even chocolate coating across the surface.
06 - Top with fresh strawberry slices if desired. Return cups to refrigerator for 10–15 minutes until chocolate shell has hardened completely. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chocolate shell shatters like a frozen lake when you tap it with your spoon
- They come together in minutes but taste like you spent hours on them
- Perfect for when you want dessert that wont leave you feeling heavy
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- Stirring the chia seeds again after that five-minute wait prevents those stubborn clumps that ruin the texture
- The chocolate sets almost instantly on the cold pudding, so work quickly once you start pouring
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- A pinch of flaky sea salt on the chocolate before it sets makes these taste professionally finished
- Wipe any drips off the jar rims before the chocolate hardens or they'll look messy