This berry and coconut chia pudding recipe is naturally sweet and packed full of the goodness of chia seeds to keep you fuelled for the day. Enjoy a little pot for breakfast, dessert or a mid-morning snack.
Packed full of protein, using chia seeds in a sweet dish is a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
Method
Place coconut milk, seeds, extract and honey in a large bowl; cover, refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight until thick.
Blend or process coconut milk mixture with banana, rind and 2 cups of the fruit. Spoon into six 3/4-cup (180ml) serving glasses; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until pudding has thickened. Top with remaining fruit to serve.
Can this coconut chia pudding be made ahead of time?
You will need to make the chia puddings at least 1 hour ahead of eating. Alternatively, puddings can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Top with extra berries just before serving.
Recipe variation
You could add some pitted cherries to the berry mix, if you like. Use whatever combination of berries you prefer for your chia pudding.
For a bircher muesli with chia seeds, try this recipe.
Health benefits of chia seeds
These tiny seeds are said to be a nutritional powerhouse. Not only are they the perfect way to fuel your day when you enjoy them for breakfast, like with this recipe, they can be added to almost everything. That includes rhubarb tart, guacamole and raspberry muffins.
Learn more about the health benefits of chia seeds here.
