Ingredients
Chia Pudding
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups refrigerated unsweetened vanilla coconut milk (substitute almond milk or cashew milk if preferred)
- 2 (5.3-oz.) containers vanilla coconut milk yogurt (recommend So Delicious brand)
- Pinch of sea salt
Blueberry-Lemon Compote
- 1 1/2 cups frozen wild blueberries, thawed
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Make the chia pudding: Combine chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla coconut milk yogurt, and a pinch of sea salt in a large Mason jar or airtight container with a lid. Close the container and shake well to mix the ingredients thoroughly. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, then remove the lid and stir to break up any clumps. Close again and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and create a pudding-like texture.
- Prepare the blueberry-lemon compote: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of the thawed blueberries with the maple syrup. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the berries start to break down and the mixture thickens to a jammy consistency, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, then add the remaining 1/2 cup blueberries. Bring the mixture to a boil briefly, then remove it from heat and let it stand for 5 minutes. Optionally, mash some of the berries using the back of a spoon to achieve your desired texture.
- Serve: Divide the chia pudding evenly into four servings. Spoon the blueberry-lemon compote over each serving. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes if desired to add crunch and extra coconut flavor.
Notes
- Refrigerate chia pudding overnight or for at least 6 hours to achieve the perfect creamy texture.
- You can substitute the vanilla coconut milk and yogurt with almond or cashew variants for different flavor profiles.
- To toast coconut flakes, lightly sauté them in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown, taking care not to burn.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best bright citrus flavor in the compote.
- This pudding can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian