Chia pudding jars

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast jars, chia pudding, coconut chia pudding, make ahead breakfast

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 11

Servings 2 servings

Creamy coconut milk chia pudding that thickens in the fridge overnight. Spoon it into jars and add fruit, granola or nuts when serving.

Ingredients

1 (about 14-ounce) can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut water or water
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (optional)
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup chia seeds
Topping options: fresh berries, granola, chopped nuts, toasted coconut flakes, maple syrup or honey

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk the coconut milk until smooth, warming it in the microwave in 30-second bursts if needed and whisking after each one. Whisk in the coconut water, maple syrup, vanilla (if using), and salt until smooth, then whisk in the chia seeds until blended.
Cover and chill until it starts to thicken, about 2 hours. Whisk again to break up any lumps. Cover once more and chill until thick and set, 6 hours to overnight.
Spoon into single-serving containers (jars), keep chilled, and add toppings when you are ready to serve.

Notes

Refrigerate up to 5 days. Safety: no honey for babies under 1.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; full-fat unsweetened coconut milk counted as sweetened flaked coconut, maple syrup or honey (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.