Chia Pudding with Coconut Milk

coconut milk chia seeds in a small jar topped with fresh pineapple, nuts and maple syrup.

Author: Katie

For all your sweet breakfast lovers out there, this coconut milk chia pudding really hits the spot with its rich and creamy texture. It's dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and highly customizable.

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Prep Time: 5

Resting Time: 4

Total Time: 4 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: vegan

Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup *or more for a sweeter pudding
1 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat) *see notes

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a mason jar or jar with a lid stir well with a whisk or a spoon.
2 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)
Let sit for about 5 minutes. Then stir again to break up any lumps.
Seal the container and transfer to the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Adjust the consistency. If you feel that you chia pudding is too thick, add a splash of coconut milk or other milk of choice and stir again.
Add your favorite toppings (fresh fruit, nuts, granola, coconut chips, maple syrup) shortly before serving.

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Notes

Coconut milk can be a little trickier to work with than other plant-based milk variants when making chia puddings. This is because different types of coconut milk and brands have varying amounts of coconut extract and fat in them. With full-fat coconut milk (~1 cup), you will need more milk than you will with light coconut milk (~¾ cups).
Adjust Consistency: Once you’ve allowed the pudding to set, you might notice that the pudding is a little thicker than expected. If this happens, thin it out with by adding a little coconut or other type of milk to achieve your preferred consistency.
Meal Prep: Chia pudding recipes are an excellent prep-ahed breakfast option. Make your pudding a day (or more) in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge (for up to 4 days).

Nutritional values calculated without toppings.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.

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