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Coconut chia pudding in a breakfast bowl with golden spoon.

Coconut Chia Pudding

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 to 2 servings
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • ½ cup (120 g) coconut milk full-fat or light (we used light)
  • ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt full-fat or nonfat (we used nonfat)
  • 2 tablespoons (20 g) chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon (20 g) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • In a bowl, add ½ cup coconut milk, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
    Step 1 whisking coconut milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons chia seeds and whisk well so there are no lumps.
    Step 2 Chia seeds stirred into creamy mixture until smooth and evenly combined.
  • Cover the bowl (or pour into jars) and place in the fridge. Let it chill overnight so it thickens.
    Step 3 Stirring thick coconut chia pudding in bowl before serving.
  • The next day, stir the pudding. If it’s too thick, add a little milk and mix again. Add toppings if you like, then enjoy!
    Step 4 Coconut chia pudding with thick creamy texture and spoon on marble surface.
Substitutions
  • Coconut milk → Light coconut milk, or partly swap with almond milk (lower fat)
  • Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt, Skyr (higher protein), or plant-based yogurt (dairy-free)
  • Chia seeds → Use a little less for softer texture, or use ground chia seeds
  • Honey or maple syrup → Agave syrup
  • Vanilla extract → Skip it, or use almond extract
  • Optional toppings → Any fruit, berries, coconut flakes, or nuts you have at home
 
Tips
  • Whisk well first → Smooth base = no lumps later
  • Stir twice → Mix again after 10–15 mins to stop clumping
  • Taste early → Adjust sweetness before chilling
  • Chill overnight → Best texture and creaminess
  • Fix thickness → Too thick? Add a splash of milk
  • Keep it balanced → Too many chia seeds = too dense
  • Add toppings last → Keeps them fresh and crunchy
  • Storage → Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3–4 days
 
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