Coconut Milk Chia Seed Pudding

This coconut milk chia seed pudding is a creamy, refreshing, and filling breakfast or snack. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's easy to customize to your liking. The chia seeds provide a boost of fiber and nutrients, while the coconut milk adds a rich, tropical flavor. You can add nuts, seeds, or fruit for extra crunch and flavor.

Chia seeds have been a staple food in Central and South America for centuries. The Aztecs and Mayans prized chia seeds for their nutritional value and used them to make a variety of dishes, including gruel, porridge, and pudding. Chia seeds were also used as a form of currency and were often given as tribute to the gods. Today, chia seeds are still a popular food in many parts of the world and are often used in breakfast cereals, smoothies, and baked goods.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 can (13 oz) full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, chia seeds, nuts or seeds (if using), honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. Pour the mixture into a glass jar or container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
3. In the morning, stir the pudding and enjoy it cold.
4. You can top the pudding with additional nuts or seeds, fruit, or granola, if desired.

Why It Works

• The coconut milk provides a rich, creamy base for the pudding.
• The chia seeds absorb the coconut milk and swell, creating a thick, pudding-like texture.
• The honey or maple syrup adds sweetness to the pudding.
• The vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg add flavor and warmth to the pudding.
• The pudding can be customized to your liking by adding nuts, seeds, or fruit.