Description
A creamy and refreshing chia pudding made with coconut milk and zesty lime, perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 3–4 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- tiny pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- Combine your wet ingredients: Pour coconut milk into a mixing bowl and add maple syrup, lime juice, lime zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds until smooth.
- Add chia seeds: Sprinkle chia seeds over the mixture and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- The first rest: Let the bowl sit on the counter for 5 minutes, then whisk again to break up clumps.
- Taste and adjust: Check sweetness and lime flavor, adding maple syrup or lime as needed.
- Let time work its magic: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight until thick and spoonable.
- Serve and enjoy: Stir before serving and top with fresh fruit, toasted coconut, or mint.
Notes
Experiment with different toppings like toasted coconut or fresh fruit. This pudding can also be used in layered desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chia pudding, coconut pudding, vegan dessert, healthy breakfast, quick recipes