Strawberry Matcha Layered Chia (Printable Version)

A colorful layered jar featuring creamy chia, strawberry puree, and matcha for a fresh start.

# 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 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 - Sliced fresh strawberries
12 - Toasted coconut flakes
13 - 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.
02 - In a blender, combine fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Blend until completely smooth. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together coconut yogurt, matcha green tea powder, and maple syrup until smooth and evenly colored green throughout.
04 - Spoon an even layer of thickened chia pudding into the bottom of each serving jar, followed by a generous layer of strawberry puree, then a layer of matcha yogurt. Repeat layering sequence if desired for visual appeal.
05 - Top each jar with fresh strawberry slices, toasted coconut flakes, or granola as desired. Serve chilled immediately or store in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of dish that makes you feel fancy without any actual fussing, since everything comes together in layers while you relax.
  • The flavors balance each other perfectly—creamy, tart, earthy, and bright all in one spoonful.
  • You can prep it days ahead and have an elegant breakfast waiting whenever hunger strikes.
02 -
  • The chia pudding needs time to truly set—rushing it means a soupy mess instead of that luxurious, spoonable texture that makes this dish work.
  • Matcha powder clumps if you don't whisk it separately with the yogurt first, so resist the urge to just dump it in and stir.
03 -
  • Use a tall glass jar so the layers remain distinct and visually striking—clear glass matters here since half the appeal is watching those colors.
  • If your matcha powder is clumpy or old, it will taste bitter and ruin the whole balance, so taste a tiny bit first and invest in fresh powder if needed.
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