I’m aware that there’s a time and place for everything, in the case of pina colada it’s a swim-up bar at a tropical resort or under a cabana while gazing at the turquoise water meeting the impossibly blue sky.
But I realize that not all us have the time or the means to fly to the tropics just to sip pina colada.
So what about a pina colada in pudding form that’s also super good for you?
Too good to be true?
Of course not.
Introducing the Pina Colada Chia Pudding.
All the flavors are there minus the booze but with chia seeds.
You guys like chia seeds?
You know I do, but I totally get it that some do not like their texture.
I still find fascinating how they can absorb liquid and grow up to 9 times their size. They’re dope.
The fact that you take coconut milk and turn it into a delicious pudding just by adding chia seeds is really cool.
This Pina Colada Chia Pudding is perfect for breakfast on a hot summer morning. It will make you feel better, give you more energy, and help you get through the day.
Needless to say it, you can totally add rum for a grown-up version and enjoy it as a refreshing and nutritious dessert. Your call.
You don’t have to be on a tropical island to enjoy pina colada. See? Everybody wins.
Pina Colada Chia Pudding Print this recipe!
Note: if you feel like, you can definitely add a splash of rum. I won’t judge, I promise.
Ingredients
Serves 2
4 tablespoons chia seeds (I used HealthWorks)
¾ cup full fat coconut milk (I used BPA-free Natural Value)
½ cup coconut water
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or mild-tasting honey)
Seeds of ½ vanilla pod, scraped (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
½ cup pineapple chunks
Shredded coconut, for garnish
Directions
In a bowl (or a Mason glass jar) combine chia seeds, coconut milk, coconut water, maple syrup, and vanilla seeds. Mix well.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight best), this allows the chia seeds to absorb the moisture and thicken.
Before serving, top with pineapple chunks and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Nutrition facts
One serving yields 323 calories, 23 grams of fat, 23 grams of carbs, and 8 grams of protein.
Needless to say it, you can totally add rum for a grown-up version and enjoy it as a refreshing and nutritious dessert. Your call.
You don’t have to be on a tropical island to enjoy pina colada. See? Everybody wins.
Pina Colada Chia Pudding Print this recipe!
Note: if you feel like, you can definitely add a splash of rum. I won’t judge, I promise.
Ingredients
Serves 2
4 tablespoons chia seeds (I used HealthWorks)
¾ cup full fat coconut milk (I used BPA-free Natural Value)
½ cup coconut water
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or mild-tasting honey)
Seeds of ½ vanilla pod, scraped (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
½ cup pineapple chunks
Shredded coconut, for garnish
Directions
In a bowl (or a Mason glass jar) combine chia seeds, coconut milk, coconut water, maple syrup, and vanilla seeds. Mix well.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight best), this allows the chia seeds to absorb the moisture and thicken.
Before serving, top with pineapple chunks and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Nutrition facts
One serving yields 323 calories, 23 grams of fat, 23 grams of carbs, and 8 grams of protein.
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Errrm, a total summer feeling at breakfast? Count me in!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I can't get past the frog-spawn texture of chia seeds but the flavours sound amazing... I shall investigate a substitute.
ReplyDeletei'm so excited about this, i have my "frog-spawn" growing in the fridge now.
ReplyDeleteLately, I've been alll about them chias and duuude how awesmazing is this torpical pina colada chia pudding!
ReplyDeleteWhile I agree with Philippa on the texture of Chia seeds in Drink form I really enjoyed the pudding.. Maybe because it was chewable instead of supposed to be a drink. I also added more shredded coconut mixed into the pudding to help with the texture. and sprinkled some cashew nuts on top as well...
ReplyDeleteWhere can I get a jar like that? what's the brand?
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