Strawberry Chia Ricotta Bowl
A creamy, satisfying snack featuring whipped ricotta topped with fresh strawberries and chia seeds. Ready in just 5 minutes for a quick protein and fiber boost.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make it ahead: You can whip the ricotta and portion it into a glass container up to 3 days in advance. Just add the strawberries and chia seeds right before eating.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup strawberries (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Spoon the ricotta cheese into a serving…
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Spoon the ricotta cheese into a serving…
Spoon the ricotta cheese into a serving bowl. If you prefer a lighter, mousse-like texture, briskly whip the ricotta with a fork or small whisk for about 30 seconds until smooth.
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Wash
Wash, hull, and gently slice the strawberries.
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Arrange the sliced strawberries over the ricotta
Arrange the sliced strawberries over the ricotta.
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Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly across the…
Sprinkle the chia seeds evenly across the top. Add a tiny pinch of sea salt, a light dusting of cinnamon, and a drop of vanilla extract if using, to elevate the natural sweetness.
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Let the bowl sit for 2 to…
Let the bowl sit for 2 to 3 minutes before eating. This allows the chia seeds to absorb a little moisture and soften slightly, making them gentler on your digestion.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Make it ahead
Make it ahead: You can whip the ricotta and portion it into a glass container up to 3 days in advance. Just add the strawberries and chia seeds right before eating.
Texture tip
Texture tip: If you find whole chia seeds rough on your digestion, try using milled or ground chia seeds instead. You still get all the soluble fiber and omega-3s.
Flavor boost
Flavor boost: A single drop of vanilla extract whisked into the ricotta makes this feel like a rich dessert while keeping blood sugar perfectly stable.
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