Blueberry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
You can make his Blueberry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding ahead of time and eat it as a healthy Whole30 breakfast or snack. This coconut milk chia seed pudding doesn’t have any fake sweeteners in it because the blueberries are sweet enough!
Blueberries are naturally sweet, which makes this coconut chia pudding a tasty breakfast or snack.
I didn’t like chia seed pudding until I did my first Whole30. I needed something else to eat when I got tired of eggs. This chia pudding made with coconut milk became my answer.
I finally liked chia seed pudding when I made it with coconut milk and added fruit to make it taste sweet. Some sautéed frozen blueberries are all you need to sweeten this Blueberry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding.
This recipe is great for preparing meals ahead of time. Put the mason jars with the chia seed pudding and coconut milk in the fridge overnight. The next morning, enjoy it with your favorite crunchy toppings!
I promise that your kids will love this tasty coconut milk chia seed pudding if you have any. Let them help you get ready by letting them whisk the chia seeds into the coconut milk.
This recipe doesn’t have any gluten or dairy in it. It is the best snack or breakfast for your health!
What do I need to make this healthy Whole30 breakfast?
You won’t believe how easy it is to make this chia seed pudding with just a few things!
- Coconut milk lite
- Vanilla flavoring
- Chia seeds or white chia seeds
- Water
- Blueberries that have been frozen
These blueberry yogurt muffins are tasty and good for you if you like blueberries.
Tools for the kitchen
- Spoons for measuring
- Cup for measuring liquids
- Bowls for mixing
- Pan for sauce
- Half-pint jars
Let’s make a yummy chia pudding with coconut milk!
1. Step 1: Mix and cool
Put the lite coconut milk, water, vanilla extract, and chia seeds in a big mixing bowl first. Then, blend them all together until they are smooth.
Stir the mixture well to make sure everything is mixed together. Put the chia seed pudding in the fridge for at least six hours, but better yet, overnight.
2. Step 2: Make a sauce with blueberries
Then, put frozen blueberries and water in a pan over medium heat. Let the blueberries start to pop open over the heat.
Then, use a fork or spoon to break up the blueberries. Turn the heat down to medium-low.
Stir the blueberry sauce often while it simmers for 10 minutes. Take it off the heat when it is a thick compote.
3. Step 3: Put everything together!
Last, put the chilled coconut chia seed pudding and blueberry sauce in half-pint jars. You can keep it in the fridge for up to five days.
Coconut Milk with Light vs. Full Fat
Light coconut milk and full-fat coconut milk are basically the same thing. To make light coconut milk thinner and lower in calories, more water is added to it. For this dairy-free chia pudding, I use light coconut milk to get the right texture.
This chia seed pudding with coconut milk recipe works with full-fat coconut milk. To get the right consistency for chia pudding, add 1/2 cup of water to the coconut milk.
Changes to the ingredients
Almond milk can be used instead of coconut milk in this chia pudding recipe, but coconut milk makes the pudding the best. If you want a thicker texture, I suggest using almond or hazelnut milk creamer.
You can use any frozen berry instead of the frozen blueberries. I like to make a really tasty compote with frozen berries and cherries. This strawberry chia seed pudding is great if you like strawberries.
This recipe for coconut chia pudding doesn’t have any sugar in it on purpose, but you can add maple syrup and vanilla to make it sweeter.
Why don’t my chia seeds look like yours?
I used white chia seeds to make this Blueberry Coconut Chia Seed pudding. I just happened to have white chia seeds on hand, but they work the same way as regular chia seeds.
For this chia pudding recipe, you can use either black or white chia seeds.
How to Store
You can keep this dairy-free chia seed pudding in the fridge for up to five days. I like to keep the blueberry compote and the chia seed pudding in the same jars.
Ideas for serving
If you add more toppings, this coconut milk chia seed pudding can be a healthy and balanced breakfast. I always serve this thick and creamy chia seed pudding with blueberry compote on the side. You can also top it with fresh fruit.
To add some crunch, I like to put homemade grain-free granola or salted caramel apple granola, roasted mixed nuts, shredded coconut, or coconut flakes on top. If you want these toppings to stay crunchy, put them in the fridge overnight and then add them right before serving.