Tropical Berry Chia Pudding
Tropical Berry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
For the Chia Pudding
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups coconut milk, full-fat, canned
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
For the Berry Swirl
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1 fresh mango, diced
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk well to ensure there are no clumps of chia seeds.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding has thickened to a gel-like consistency. Stir occasionally during the first hour if possible to prevent clumping.
⏱️ 240 min
- 3
While the chia pudding is chilling, prepare the berry swirl. In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, water, lime juice, and maple syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened and released their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Remove the berry mixture from the heat and mash gently with a fork or potato masher to create a chunky sauce. For a smoother sauce, you can blend it briefly with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. Let it cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Once the chia pudding is set and the berry swirl is cooled, assemble the puddings. Divide half of the chia pudding among four serving glasses or jars.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Spoon about half of the berry swirl over the chia pudding in each glass.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Top with the remaining chia pudding, then spoon the rest of the berry swirl on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the berry sauce into the pudding for a marbled effect.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Garnish each serving with diced fresh mango, toasted coconut flakes, and a few fresh mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
⏱️ 3 min
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Tropical Berry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
For the Chia Pudding
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups coconut milk, full-fat, canned
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
For the Berry Swirl
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1 fresh mango, diced
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
- fresh mint leaves, for garnish, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk well to ensure there are no clumps of chia seeds.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the pudding has thickened to a gel-like consistency. Stir occasionally during the first hour if possible to prevent clumping.
⏱️ 240 min - 3
While the chia pudding is chilling, prepare the berry swirl. In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, water, lime juice, and maple syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened and released their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Remove the berry mixture from the heat and mash gently with a fork or potato masher to create a chunky sauce. For a smoother sauce, you can blend it briefly with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. Let it cool completely.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Once the chia pudding is set and the berry swirl is cooled, assemble the puddings. Divide half of the chia pudding among four serving glasses or jars.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Spoon about half of the berry swirl over the chia pudding in each glass.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Top with the remaining chia pudding, then spoon the rest of the berry swirl on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the berry sauce into the pudding for a marbled effect.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Garnish each serving with diced fresh mango, toasted coconut flakes, and a few fresh mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to enjoy.
⏱️ 3 min