Description
Indulge in the tropical goodness of Coconut Chia Seed Pudding with a burst of fresh fruit flavors. This vegan, gluten-free dessert is a healthy and satisfying treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pudding:
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup diced mango
- 1/4 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup diced kiwi
- 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the chia seeds and whisk again to evenly distribute.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after the first hour to prevent clumping.
- When ready to serve, stir the pudding to ensure a creamy consistency.
- Spoon the pudding into serving glasses or bowls.
- Top with diced mango, pineapple, and kiwi.
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut and garnish with fresh mint if desired.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a sweeter pudding, increase the maple syrup or honey to taste.
- You can prepare this up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Other tropical fruits such as papaya, passion fruit, or banana can be added or substituted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
