Jeff just got home from a work trip and was raving about a coconut chia pudding he enjoyed while on the road.
I tried to replicate it, and o-m-g is this chia pudding crazy good. It's not too sweet, but it's super creamy and rich. So easy to make too. And it reminds me a bit of tapioca pudding, which I love.
The word chia means strength in the Mayan language, which makes sense because, for such a tiny seed, it's super nutrient dense.
In just an ounce of chia seeds, you'll get 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein and 7 grams of fat (the majority are from anti-inflammatory omega-3s). They're also high in calcium, zinc, and phosphorus (1).
To get started you’ll just need a Ball jar and four ingredients: chia seeds, canned coconut milk, agave, and vanilla. This recipe will make about 4 servings, and you can find the nutrition info below.
xxoo—christine
4-INGREDIENT COCONUT CHIA PUDDING
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 can full-fat (or light) coconut milk
1-2 Tbsp. agave
1/2-1 tsp. vanilla
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients to a Ball jar then put cap on and shake until well-combined. Or use a spoon to stir.
Place in refrigerator for at minimum, 2 hours, but overnight is best.
Stir again and serve. Extra yummy when topped with coconut, almonds and cacao nibs.
P.S. If you need to keep track of your macros, here's the nutrition info (I used My Fitness Pal to get an estimate): Each serving contains about 215 calories, 16 grams fat, 6 grams sugar, 4 grams protein, 15 grams carbs, and 7 grams fiber. If you want to lower calories and fat, just opt for the light canned coconut milk. It also lowers calories to 160 and fat to 10 grams.
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