If you're looking for a quick and delicious breakfast treat, you've found it! This coconut cream chia pudding recipe is simple to make and can be made in bulk for an easy meal prep option.
Chia pudding is a simple dish that is easily customizable with various fruits, seeds, and nuts. This recipe is made with just four ingredients, including coconut cream, which gives it a velvety, creamy texture that you will love!
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Ingredient Notes
The chia pudding recipe only uses four simple ingredients, plus your favorite toppings.
- Chia Seeds - Chia seeds are packed with protein and fiber, but the best thing about them is they will expand when soaked in liquid and create the yummiest, creamy texture texture.
- Coconut Cream - Use the full fat coconut cream that comes in a can. Make sure to shake it well before opening. Coconut cream provides a rich, creamy base for this chia pudding and adds a delicious coconut flavor.
- Maple Syrup - A little maple syrup helps to sweeten this pudding making it perfect for breakfast or dessert. If you don't have maple syrup, replace it with an equal amount of honey or agave syrup.
- Vanilla extract - A little vanilla enhances the sweet flavors of this pudding.
Topping Recommendations
- Fresh fruit - sliced bananas, pineapple chunks, or strawberries are some of my favorites to serve with this coconut flavored pudding.
- Nuts and Seeds - Use your favorite type of nuts or seeds to give this chia pudding a little crunch.
- Dried fruit - Raisins, dried cranberries or blueberries are all delicious choices.
- Granola - Use some of my homemade cinnamon granola to make this into a parfait.
How to Make Coconut Cream Chia Pudding
This creamy chia pudding recipe is simple to make. It only takes a few minutes of hands on time and can be made ahead of time as a great meal-prep option.
- STEP 1: Combine the chia seeds, coconut cream, maple syrup and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Stir it until it is well combined.
- STEP 2: Cover the bowl and place the chia pudding mixture in the refrigerator to allow the seeds to soak up the liquid. You will need to let them soak at least one hour, but I prefer to wait overnight for the creamiest texture.
- STEP 3: Give the chia pudding a good stir and divide it into serving glasses. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Expert Tip
If you're meal-prepping this pudding, I recommend dividing it into two sealed jars before refrigerating. If not, you can refrigerate the mixture in the same bowl you used for mixing.
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Storage
This coconut cream chia pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.
Store pudding in sealed individual containers, my favorite are these weck tulip jars, or in one large container. Add toppings right before serving.
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Recipe
Coconut Cream Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Coconut Cream full fat coconut milk in a can
- ¼ Cup Chia Seeds
- 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Topping Ideas
- Toasted coconut
- Banana
- Nuts and seeds
- Berries
- Sprinkle of granola
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla extract.1 Cup Coconut Cream, ¼ Cup Chia Seeds, 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Divide the mixture between two glasses.
- Place the glasses in the refrigerator and allow the chia pudding to set for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve.
Chelsey says
This recipe is SO good and easy! Topped it with frozen blueberries, coconut granola, coconut flakes and a drizzle of honey. Delicious!
Baking Ginger says
That sounds delicious! I love adding different toppings!
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Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
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