Blueberry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
A delightful, healthful dessert made with creamy coconut milk, chia seeds, and vibrant blueberries, perfect for breakfast or as a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 390 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can lite coconut milk (13.5oz)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp water (for blueberry sauce)
- Optional: maple syrup or honey for sweetness
Instructions
- Combine the lite coconut milk, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup water, and chia seeds in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 360 minutes, or preferably overnight.
- To make the blueberry sauce, add the frozen blueberries and 2 tablespoons of water to a saucepan.
- Increase the heat to medium and cook for 3-5 minutes until the blueberries begin to burst.
- Smash the blueberries using the back of a spoon or a potato masher until fully broken down and saucy.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool completely.
- Serve the chia seed pudding in jars, topped with the blueberry sauce.
Notes
For a richer taste, swap light coconut milk for full-fat. Use fresh berries when in season or substitute blueberries for raspberries or strawberries for different flavors. The pudding thickens as it sits, stir in a splash of coconut milk or water before consuming leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg