4 Ingredient Coconut Milk Chia Pudding

Enjoy this rich and indulgent Coconut Milk Chia Pudding to start your morning right. Each bite has creamy coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla, coconut and is sweetened by maple syrup. Packed with fiber and flavor you can’t go wrong with it. A coconut pudding that brings no guilt.

Raise your hand if there are days when you just don’t feel like making breakfast so you hit a drive-thru instead! We're right there with you, but with this chia pudding it’s a game-changer. When we meal prep with chia coconut pudding it helps us!

If you love chia, here is a breakfast chia recipe that requires minimal effort. Pile on toppings for kids to want to take one more bite. While you are at it, be sure to try out our Instant Pot rice pudding too. It’s heavenly!

What stands out

• It’s nutritious
• Dairy-free
• Breakfast Pudding
• Tastes
• Makes a great breakfast on the go
• Simple
• Easily customizable
• Everyone loves it even kids
• Gluten-Free
• Top with fresh fruit for sweetness
• Has lots of yummy coconut flavor
• No refined sugar
• Sweetened with fruit and maple syrup

• Coconut milk or you could try almond milk to replace
• Chia seeds
• Maple syrup
• Vanilla extract
• Salt
• Shredded coconut (optional)
• Strawberries or Blueberries (optional)

This chia seed pudding with coconut milk takes just 4 ingredients. We added on fruit and shredded coconut. It is not required to add them in.

Other Topping Ideas

Here are some other tasty toppings for this chia pudding recipe with coconut milk!

• Any Fresh Fruit
• Chocolate chips
• Crushed nuts
• Dollop of nut butter
• Dollop of whipped cream if serving as a dessert
• Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
• Etc

How to Make

Combine Ingredients | Mix the coconut milk, chia seeds, pure vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt together in a bowl.

Let it rest | Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for 10 – 15 minutes. Then you’ll need to refrigerate it for 1-2 hours.

Add toppings and serve | After you take it out of the fridge, you can add your usual non-dairy milk, toppings, and garnish. Then serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• It’s important not to swap the chia seeds for any other kind of seed. Chia seeds are going to give you a fantastic texture that nothing else will come close to.
• You can refrigerate the coconut chia pudding for a couple of hours or let it sit overnight.
• Coconut milk gives this recipe lots of thickness and creaminess. You can exchange it for any of your usual non-dairy or dairy milk. It won’t be as thick, so you may need to add another tablespoon of chia seeds.
• If you prefer the pudding to be smoother, you can blend it before serving.
• Feel free to add in any of your usual fruit or berries to make various flavors.

Practical notes

Is chia seed pudding healthy?

Absolutely! Not only is it loaded with fiber, but this coconut chia seed pudding also has protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, it’s great for a low-carb diet, and it’s dairy-free too.

How long does chia pudding last?

You can store the homemade chia pudding in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This is why it’s so fantastic for meal prepping. Keep it airtight, and you will have a quick breakfast ready to go. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eAdditionally, you may not realize it, but you can actually freeze chia pudding as well. Keep it in an airtight container, and it will freeze for 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and enjoy!

What can we use instead of maple syrup?

We recommend replacing maple syrup with honey (unless you are vegan) or agave nectar. Both are tasty options that will add great flavors.

Can you freeze chia pudding?

You can freeze any chia pudding you don’t plan to eat right away. This is a great way to meal prep! Just prep, and once it has soaked in, place in single-serve containers, that is airtight. u003cbru003eu003cbru003eFreezer for 1-2 months. Thaw in the fridge the night before you plan to it.

What is the chia pudding chia to liquid ratio?

We have found that 1/4 cup of chia seeds to 1 cup of liquid seems to be a great ratio. Some prefer a bit of a different ratio, which can be 3-4 tablespoons per cup of liquid.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 cup coconut milk, or more as desired
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 2 Tablespoon maple syrup, to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch salt, optional
• Shredded coconut, optional garnish
• Sliced strawberries or Blueberries, optional garnish

Method

1. In a bowl, you will add in your coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla, maply syrup, and vanilla, and the optional salt.
2. Stir the coconut chia mixture well, and then let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Stir every few minutes to help incorporate the chia pudding.
3. Transfer your chia pudding into the fridge and leave it covered. Store in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours.
4. Then remove the coconut milk pudding and then add more milk to taste. Serve with shredded coconut, fresh berries, chocolate shavings, etc.

Kitchen notes

You can make your chia pudding in advance if you want to meal prep for breakfast. Place in single-serve containers and then store in the fridge until you are ready. Then top with fresh berries and other toppings. The shredded coconut and berries are optional in this recipe, but they do add a nice amount of flavor. You can freeze leftover chia pudding. Store in an airtight container for 1-2 months. Thaw in the fridge before you plan to eat it the night before. Feel free to get creative with toppings and such, to change up the flavor. You can use an almond milk or even classic milk. You might add more chia seeds to help thicken up the mixture a bit. Where the coconut milk is thicker it will help give this chia pudding the ultra-creamy texture.