Strawberry and matcha chia pudding

Layers of sweet strawberry and earthy matcha make this chia pudding as pretty as it is nourishing. Packed with protein, fibre and calcium — and perfect for prepping ahead.

Serves: 2

Time to make: 15 mins , plus overnight chilling

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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Strawberry layer:
2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
¾ cup reduced-fat vanilla Greek-style yoghurt
4 tablespoons reduced-fat milk
4 leaves fresh basil
2 heaped tablespoons chia seeds

Matcha layer:
¾ cup reduced-fat milk
¾ cup reduced-fat vanilla Greek-style yoghurt
2 teaspoons matcha powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons chia seeds

To garnish:
2 tablespoons reduced-fat vanilla Greek-style yoghurt
fresh basil leaves
6-8 fresh strawberries, halved or quartered if large
extra matcha powder

Instructions

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1 In a small blender place all strawberry layer ingredients apart from the chia seeds. Blitz until well combined. Pour into a small jug or bowl and stir in chia seeds. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

2 In a clean blender place all matcha layer ingredients apart from chia seeds and blitz until well combined. Pour into a small jug or bowl and stir in chia seeds. Place in fridge to chill for a few hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

3 When chia has swelled and you are ready to serve, stir both mixtures well. Pour the strawberry chia evenly between two dessert glasses. Layer over the matcha mixture. Top with remaining yoghurt and garnish with a basil leaf and fresh strawberries.

HFG tip

Shop around for matcha powder; Asian supermarkets are often less expensive.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 530 cal

Kilojoules 2200 kJ

Protein 31 g

Total fat 19 g

Saturated fat 5.6 g

Carbohydrates 58 g

Sugar 43 g

Dietary fibre 22 g

Sodium 300 mg

Calcium 740 mg

Iron 1.3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.