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Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Cups
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Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Cups

Servings 2 servings
Author Brandon Matzek

Ingredients

For the chia pudding:

  • 3 tablespoons black chia seeds
  • 3/4 cup almond milk (or any other milk)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (or more almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon runny honey, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Small pinch of kosher salt

For the stewed rhubarb:

For the macerated strawberries:

Instructions

  • Add chia seeds, almond milk, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, and kosher salt to a medium bowl, whisking to combine. Whisk 2 more times within a 10 minute period, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and transfer to the refrigerator. Let sit overnight (for up to 2 days).
  • Meanwhile make stewed rhubarb and macerated strawberries. Add rhubarb, vanilla sugar and water to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rhubarb is tender but not completely falling apart (8 - 10 minutes). You'll want to stir occasionally, but be gently when you do. Once the rhubarb is cooked, gently stir in a squeeze of lemon, then taste for sweetness. If you find the mixture to be a bit on the tart side, stir in a little extra sugar. There should be a good balance of sweet and tart. Let mixture cool completely, then store covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
  • Add finely chopped strawberries to a small bowl with the vanilla sugar and lemon, stirring to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes, then store covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
  • To serve, whisk the chia seed-almond milk mixture to break up any lumps. Taste for sweetness, and add additional honey if needed. Add 2 - 3 spoonfulls of the stewed rhubarb to small jar or bowl. Top with half of the chia pudding mixture, then finish with a layer of macerated strawberries. Repeat with another small jar or bowl. You will have a little extra stewed rhubarb and macerated strawberries. Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Cups can be enjoyed immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.