Description
Creamy Coconut Chia Pudding made with coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla, and natural sweeteners creates a tropical, protein-packed breakfast that takes just 5 minutes to prep and chills overnight.
Ingredients
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- 1 (14 oz) can light coconut milk
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- 5 tablespoons chia seeds (black or white)
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- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
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- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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- Tiny pinch kosher salt
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- Toppings of choice (fresh fruit, nuts, granola, coconut flakes)
Instructions
In your medium mixing bowl or large measuring cup, combine the coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk everything together vigorously for 30 seconds until the honey is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth with no streaks of separated coconut cream visible.
Sprinkle all 5 tablespoons of chia seeds over the coconut mixture. Using your whisk or fork, stir thoroughly for at least 30 seconds, making sure every chia seed is evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes at room temperature. During this time, the chia seeds begin to absorb liquid and swell. After 5 minutes, whisk again vigorously for 15-20 seconds to break up any clumps that formed and redistribute the seeds evenly.
Cover your bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the mixture to airtight containers or mason jars. Place in the refrigerator and let chill for at least 4 hours, but overnight (8-12 hours) is ideal for the best texture and flavor development.
Before serving, give the pudding one final stir to ensure smooth, even consistency throughout. Taste and add more sweetener if desired. Portion into bowls, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy your perfect breakfast!
Notes
Prevent Clumping: The key to smooth pudding is thorough initial mixing and stirring again after 5 minutes – this prevents chia seed clumps.
Quick Method: Can’t wait overnight? Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, then chill for just 1 hour.
Portion Control: Make individual servings in small mason jars for perfect grab-and-go portions throughout the week.
Flavor Testing: Always taste after chilling and before adding toppings – chilled pudding tastes less sweet than room temperature pudding.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: chilling: 8 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 28mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg