Chia Seed Pudding

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Lo-Carb, No-Sugar Added, Gluten-Free, Healthy Option

"Start your day the easy (and delicious!) way with this creamy Coconut Chia Pudding! 🥥 Made the night before, it’s a no-fuss, gut-friendly breakfast packed with healthy fats, protein, and endless topping possibilities. Perfect for busy mornings! 🌞🍓"

🥥 Coconut Chia Pudding: The Breakfast That Basically Makes Itself ✨

A healthy breakfast sounds like such a brilliant idea... at 9 p.m. 🌙 But fast-forward to 6:30 a.m., and I’m lucky if I can drag myself out of bed — let alone pry the dog off my feet 🐾 — and remember what mascara even is. Sound familiar?

Enter left stage: Coconut Chia Pudding — the superhero of sleepy mornings! ✨

dreamy, creamy breakfast is your new best friend. It’s kind of like overnight oats’ cool cousin: easy to prep, totally customizable, and magically does all the work while you sleep. 😴 Your fridge is the real MVP here!

🌟 Why You'll Love This Chia Pudding

• ✅ No cooking required (aka zero effort)

• ✅ Make-ahead magic for busy mornings

• ✅ Gut-friendly and packed with nutrients

• ✅ Dairy-free, gluten-free, and customizable

• ✅ Tastes like dessert but it’s totally breakfast-approved 🍨💕

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It’s rich in healthy fats, full of fiber, and has enough protein to keep you going well past your first Zoom call or school drop-off.

🥄 How to Make Coconut Chia Pudding

All you need are 4 basic ingredients and a few minutes the night before. Then you just let the fridge do the heavy lifting. 🛌❄️

📝 Basic Ingredients

• Coconut milk

• Chia seeds

• Maple syrup or your fave sweetener (optional)

• Vanilla extract

Mix it up, let it chill, wake up to deliciousness! That’s it. That’s the magic. ✨

🍓 Toppings to Take It to the Next Level

This is where the fun begins! You can get creative or just use whatever you have on hand. Here are a few of my go-to flavor combos:

🥄 Blueberries + Sliced Peaches + Almonds (so dreamy!)

🥄 Pumpkin Seeds + Chopped Mango (tropical vibes 🍹)

🥄 Blackberries + Raspberries (fresh and tangy)

🥄 Raisins + Walnuts + Cinnamon (hello cozy fall!)

🥄 Pistachios + Shredded Coconut + Honey (crunchy and sweet!)

🥄Pineapple + Shredded Coconut (hello piña colada in a bowl - and the one in the photo and a CWT favorite!)

🎉 More Fun Variations to Try

🍓 Fresh Fruit – Berries, bananas, kiwi, bananas, you name it!

🥥 Crunch – Add granola, toasted nuts, dried fruit, or coconut shavings.

🍫 Chocolate Lover? – Stir in a teaspoon of cocoa powder and top with dark chocolate chips. Yes please. 😍

🍊 Flavor Boosters – Try a splash of orange zest, and dried cranberries, pinch of sea salt, pumpkin and cinnamon or even a drop of almond extract and cherry pieces for an amareto wonderland!

👉 Pro tip: Prep your toppings the night before and store them separately in containers. In the morning, just scoop, sprinkle, and devour! 🥰

💡 Tips & Tricks

✔️ Not a fan of the texture? Blend the pudding once it sets for a smoother, creamier feel — almost like mousse!

✔️ Looks too liquidy? Give it time! The chia seeds need at least a few hours to soak up all that coconutty goodness.

✔️ Meal prep like a champ! Double or triple the recipe and portion it into mason jars for grab-and-go breakfasts all week long. 🙌 Just hold off on fresh fruit until the day of so it stays nice and juicy.

✔️ Sweeten to taste. Prefer it sweeter? Add a little extra maple syrup, honey, stevia, or monk fruit — whatever suits your style.

🧊 Storage Instructions

📦 To store: Keep your coconut chia pudding in an airtight container (like a mason jar) in the fridge. It’ll stay fresh and delicious for up to 5–7 days.

❄️ To freeze:You can freeze it in small containers for up to 6 months! Just defrost overnight in the fridge and give it a good stir before eating.

🥰 Final Thoughts

Your mornings are more chaotic than calm (🙋🏻‍♀️ hello, real life), this coconut chia pudding is going to change the game for you. It’s healthy, delicious, endlessly customizable, and makes getting out of bed just a little bit easier. 🌅✨

So go ahead — make it tonight, and let your breakfast take care of itself. Your sleepy self will thank you in the morning. 💖

Chia Seed Pudding

Servings – 4 Prep Time – 2 Minutes Chill Time: 4 Hours - Overnight for best results

Ingredients:

• 🥥 Basic Coconut Chia Pudding

  • 1 cup coconut milk, use the full-fat kind from a can

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds

  • 1 tablespoon protein powder of your choice, optional if you are in need to add more protien to your diet.

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or pure honey

  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

  
  

• 🎃 Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds

  • 2-3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, depends on how much you love pumpkin flavor

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

  • pinch of salt

  
  

• 🥪 Peanut Butter & Jelly Chia Pudding

  • 1 cup regular whole milk, or milk of your choice. You can also use almond or cashew milk.

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds

  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter or your favorite nut butter

  • 1 tablespoon strawberry, raspberry or your favorite jelly/jam

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  
  

• ☕️🍫 Mocha Chia Pudding

  • 1/2 cup whole milk, or milk of your choice

  • 1/2 cup cold brew coffee

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

  • 1/2 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  
  

• 🍍🥥 Pina Colada Chia Pudding

  • 1 cup coconut milk, use the full-fat kind from a can

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds

  • 1 tablespoon protein powder of your choice, optional

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or pure honey

  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

• Garnish with:

  • 1 ripe banana, peeled

  • 1/4 cup chunked pineapple chunks

  • 1 tablespoon coconut flakes

• 🍂 🍏🍎 Fall Caramel Apple Cobbler Chia Pudding

  • 2 cups non-dairy milk of choice

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup chia seeds

  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

• Garnish with:

  • 2 apples, cored and chopped

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

  • Drizzle with sugar free caramel syrup

Directions:

Mix together all ingredients using a fork or whisk.

Cover and refrigerate overnight, or until pudding is set.

Serve topped with fruit, nuts and garnishes of your choice.

Notes:

🎉 Tasty Twists to Try

🍓 Fresh Fruit Fun – Toss in your favorite fruits like berries, banana slices, or kiwi for a naturally sweet touch.

🥥 Add Some Crunch – Sprinkle on granola, toasted nuts, or coconut flakes for a satisfying bite.

🍫 Calling All Chocoholics – Mix in a teaspoon of cocoa powder and top with dark chocolate chips. Total bliss. 😍

🍊 Flavor Enhancers – Brighten things up with orange zest, a pinch of sea salt, cozy spices like pumpkin and cinnamon, or a splash of almond extract.

🧊 How to Store It

Refrigerate – Store your coconut chia pudding in an airtight container (mason jars work great!) and keep it in the fridge. It’ll stay fresh for 5 to 7 days.

❄️ Freeze It – Freeze in small containers for up to 6 months. When you're ready to enjoy, thaw it in the fridge overnight and give it a good stir before digging in!

Nutrition:

Calories: 138 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 8g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbs: 3g

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"I'm so late to the chia seed scene... This is such a sweet surprise! I can’t believe how much it tastes like dessert... and it’s actually healthy?! I’m officially obsessed. So much easier than oatmeal, too! 💕🥄"