May 11, 2021

Piña Colada Chia Pudding

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This Piña Colada Chia Pudding is sweet and tropical and made with 7 simple ingredients! It’s so healthy and delicious you can have it for either breakfast or dessert! Store it in the fridge for whenever you get a tropical craving!

What ingredients do I need for Piña Colada Chia Pudding?

Chia Seeds
Coconut Milk
Ground Flax
Maple Syrup
Vanilla
Desiccated Coconut
Pineapple

How to make Piña Colada Chia Pudding:

Piña Colada Chia Pudding is so simple to make and only requires a few steps. First, add all of the ingredients, except for the pineapple and desiccated coconut, into a jar or container. Shake it up until everything is combined and store it in the fridge overnight or for at least 6 hours so the chia has time to absorb all the liquid! After 6 hours you will have a thick gooey chia pudding. Serve your Piña Colada Chia Pudding by layering the chia pudding with some chopped pineapple and top with some more coconut!

What the heck is chia?

Chia seeds are tiny black seeds of the chia plant. They contain large amounts of fiber, omega-3 fats and protein, and are one of the 3 super seeds along with flax and hemp. Chia seeds are native to Mexico and Guatemala and were a staple food for the Aztec Mayans! The work “chia” is actually the Mayan word for “strength”. Chia seeds have been proven to improve digestion, increase blood levels of omega 3’s and reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes! They are also very unique as they can absorb up to 10x their weight in water! When mixed with liquid they create a gel-like substance and can be used for thickening sauces and baking.

Substitutions/Additions:

For a sweeter version add more maple syrup!
For refined sugar free use chopped medjool dates or date paste to sweeten!
Use a full fat canned coconut milk for a super thick and creamy texture!
Try using a different fruit such as berries or apples!

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Piña Colada Chia Pudding

This chia pudding is tropical, sweet and so easy to make! Made with a few simple ingredients and perfect for a breakfast or dessert meal prep!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Ingredients

¼ cup Chia Seeds
2 cups Coconut Milk full fat or regular
2 tbsp Ground Flax
1 tbsp Maple Syrup
1 tsp Vanilla
2 tbsp Desiccated Coconut
2 cups Chopped Pineapple

Instructions

Start by adding all ingredients except for the pineapple and coconut into a jar or container. Shake to combine then store in the fridge overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours. The mixture will become nice and thick!
Take out your chia pudding then mix in your desiccated coconut.
Layer the chia pudding in a glass or container with some chopped pineapple and top with some extra coconut.