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Coconut Chia Pudding

40

  • Prep Time10 mins
  • Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
  • Makes4 adult servings
Coconut Chia Pudding

Tapioca is making a comeback—with a new twist: The addition of chia seeds has rekindled a love of this retro food by making the textured pudding healthy.

Ingredients

  • 1 400-mL can light coconut milk

  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar, or raw sugar

  • pinch salt

  • 1/3 cup chia seeds

Garnishes

  • sliced plums, or other seasonal fruit

  • coconut

Instructions

  • Shake can of coconut milk vigorously to mix the liquids and solids. Pour into a bowl.

  • Add coconut or raw sugar and a pinch of salt; stir to combine. Stir in 1/3 cup chia seeds.

  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hr (but as long as overnight) or until chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and pudding is thick.

  • Top servings of pudding with sliced plums, or other seasonal fruit, and coconut.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 164, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 12g, Fat 12g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 20mg.

Fact:

Chia seeds are full of omega-3s and fibre, while coconut milk provides vitamins, healthy fats and great flavour.

Originally published in the Today's Parent August 2014 issue.

This article was originally published on Jul 08, 2014

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