Chia seed pudding is one of the first recipes I posted on this blog. H and I both love it, and I love the convenience of it when served for breakfast. I always make it the night before and it is ready to go in the morning. It is so easy to make and requires no cooking.
I started giving my little guy chia seed pudding when he was about 6 months old. I originally discovered the recipe on ‘A Healthy Mum‘ – a food blog with healthy recipes and tips, and I have been making it ever since.
I have used coconut milk in this version and combined it with berries for a healthy breakfast, snack or dessert. You can find the original recipe here.
Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
- 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen); mashed with a fork
- Extra berries to serve
- Optional* a tablespoon of maple syrup to sweeten
Instructions
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Add the milk to a mason jar or a container with a lid. Add the chia seeds and vanilla extract, secure the lid and shake straight away so the chia seeds don't clump together. Add the mashed berries and shake again.
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Give it a few more shakes over the next 15 minutes, so the mixture thickens evenly. Leave in the fridge for a few hours or make the night before.
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Serve with extra berries
Recipe Notes
I also love the combination of coconut and mango - use whatever fruit is in season
Sweeten with maple syrup or honey from 12 months old
Debi @ Life Currents
December 23, 2015 at 9:03 amThis looks so yummy. I tried chia pudding for the first time recently and it was delicious! Now I need to make it at home, and this looks like the perfect recipe to start with.
Cristie
December 27, 2015 at 1:38 pmIt is so easy to make at home that you will never buy it again. Thanks for stopping by Debi xx
Harriet
December 23, 2015 at 11:29 amI have seen this recipe floating around the web but have never tried it. I’m totally convinced now, your photos are gorgeous.
Cristie
December 27, 2015 at 1:37 pmYes this one has been around for some time but it is always good so I just had to share. Let me know what you think. xx
Vicky @ Avocdo Pesto
December 25, 2015 at 6:15 pmLooks like H is being fed nutritious healthy food from a super young age! YUM!
Cristie
December 27, 2015 at 1:43 pmHe is my little gourmand – he would rather a bowl of peas or fruit over lollies and chocolate – winning!!
Christine@24 Carrot Kitchen
December 27, 2015 at 1:22 amLove Chia Puddings! I discovered them about a year ago and just love them and find they are perfect for breakfast. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Cristie
December 27, 2015 at 1:44 pmMe too.. Not sure what I did without them now. I add them to everything! I’m a little chia obsessed now that I think about it…
Tania @ COOKTORIA
December 27, 2015 at 5:30 amSimple and healthy breakfast. I love this recipe and the photographs are so beautiful! Pinned and Yummed!!!
Cristie
December 27, 2015 at 1:45 pmThanks so much Tania xx
Diane
December 27, 2015 at 10:22 amHealthy indeed! And tasty! I’d love this for breakfast. Your little guy probably thrives on this breakfast!
Cristie
December 27, 2015 at 1:45 pmYes he loves loves loves it.. No complaints here :) Thanks for stopping by xx
Christine | Vermilion Roots
December 28, 2015 at 3:51 amI’m a big fan of chia seed pudding too. So easy to make yet so satisfying, not to mention good for you!
Valentina
December 31, 2015 at 4:39 pmChia seeds are always so pretty in this sort of dessert. This looks delicious!
Teresa
January 3, 2016 at 5:42 amI just bought chia seeds for the first time and I think I know now what I’m going to do with them :) Thanks for sharing!