In my last meal plan I shared how one of my son’s recently decided he liked walnuts and has been asking for coconut. I decided Vanilla Coconut Chia Pudding was a great way to put those together.
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Of course, there are many ways to mix and match ingredients in chia pudding. Chocolate has always been my favorite but my youngest loves strawberries to Strawberry Chia Pudding is a great fit for him.
If you aren’t familiar with chia seeds now is the time to give them a try. We’ve been chia seed fans for at least 8 years. I keep them in a shaker bottle and I will sprinkle them on foods often. Toast, oatmeal, anything with peanut butter! I also include chia seeds in most of my overnight oat recipes! Check out my Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats!
Some people love chia water! They just add chia seeds to a bottle of water and shake it up. The seeds soak up the water and congeal a bit. It’s an interesting experience. If you try it let me know!
Chia pudding is a great make ahead breakfast or snack. For those of you who would like to meal prep this recipe is a great one to include, you don’t even have to cook it. Just blend and pour, then wait.
If you aren’t into coconut and coconut milk, almond milk and almonds make a great swap for the coconut. I live in a family of coconut lovers, I’m the last hold out but this recipe may convince me yet.
Vanilla Coconut Chia Pudding
This recipe makes 4 servings. I like to leave it over night before enjoying, but at least 2 hours in the fridge will work.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plant-based milk (I used coconut)
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- 4 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp shredded coconut
Do
1. Add all ingredients to blender jar and blend for 15 to 20 seconds.
2. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of blender jar and blend for 20 seconds more (I use speed 3 on my Blendtec blender).
3. Pour into individual jars or bowl, then cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours.
4. Garnish with fruit, coconut flakes, or your favorite nuts or seeds. Serve cold.
Will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge. Great for breakfast, snack, or dessert!
If you don’t have a Blendtec, you can use a different blender or just give it all a good stir. I use my Blendtec almost every day, depending on the season, and I love how well it mixes everything up for this recipe. If you shop on Amazon, make sure you are a Prime member (or try Amazon Prime 30 Day Free Trial) and click the box to use the coupon for additional savings.
Vanilla Coconut Chia Pudding
Your family will love this Vanilla Coconut Chia Pudding. Add your favorite fruit, coconut flakes, nuts or seeds. It makes a great breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plant-based milk (I used coconut)
- ⅓ cup chia seeds
- 4 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to blender jar and blend for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Let sit for about 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of blender jar and blend for 20 seconds more (I use speed 3 on my Blendtec blender).
- Pour into individual jars or bowl, then cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with fruit, coconut flakes, or your favorite nuts or seeds. Serve cold.
Notes
Will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge. Great for breakfast, snack, or dessert!
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Don’t know what I did wrong but mine didn’t thicken
HI Bill,
I’m so sorry to hear that. How long was it in the refrigerator?
I’ve had a few overnight oat recipes that use chia not thicken. It’s rare but sometimes it just happens.
I’ve had the best experience storing in individual jars, this recipe makes 4 servings, it seems to help it set. It could have to do with climate or elevation I suppose. If you think that could be the case you could add a little more chia.
If you blend the chia seeds, they break down and can’t absorb.
No need to blend any of this. Just mix.