My morning just got a lot better when I opened the fridge and this treat was waiting for me! My Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding recipe tastes like a piña colada and has me dreaming about simple mornings at the beach. The coconut milk creaminess, sweet hint of honey, and toasted coconut will have you doing the same. I like to prep the chia the night before. It uses only 5 simple ingredients and needs a couple hours to set! 🍍🥥
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How to Make Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding
My Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding is a wonderful breakfast. In this recipe I top it with strawberries, toasted coconut, honey, and more pineapple! This breakfast is not only easy to make but really healthy. It uses just five ingredients and no refined sugars. It's vegan, gluten free, and dairy free! Here’s what you’ll need & how to make it.
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Chia Seeds
- ¼ Cup Pineapple chopped
- ¼ Strawberries chopped
- 1 Cup Coconut Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
Toppings
- Pineapple
- Strawberries
- Honey
- Toasted Coconut
Check out the recipe video on Instagram!
Step-By-Step Instructions
Begin by washing and cutting your fruit into bite-sized pieces. Once the fruit is cut, get out a small bowl or container. Add the pineapple, strawberries, and honey to the bottom of the bowl. Using a spoon or fork, mash the fruit into a paste. The honey will help break down the fruit, and give it a jam like consistency!
Next, you’ll add the chia and coconut milk. Make sure to stir the mixture well. Cover the mixture, then let it set in the fridge overnight or for about 2-3 hours so the chia seeds have time to expand. You will know the chia pudding is done when the mixture has a pudding-like consistency.
To serve, top with more chopped pineapple, strawberries, toasted coconut, & a drizzle of honey if desired.🍯🍓
Of course, this recipe is delicious, but it’s also nutritious. Chia seeds are rich in nutrients like fiber, heart healthy fats, and protein. They give me energy and leave me feeling full and satisfied. You can buy them in bulk as well, which is always the best!
Amazing Meal Prep
I‘m a huge fan of food prepping! The Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding with Strawberries get’s me excited whenever it’s on the list for the week and is one of the easiest recipes to prepare in advance. This recipe makes 2 servings but feel free to double, triple, or quadruple it. You can store it in a large container or individual jars. This meal prep breakfast will 100% make your mornings easier!
Recipe Variations
This Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding can be topped with any type of fruit or topping you love. There are also endless ways to jazz up your chia pudding with fun variations. Try adding different fruits like berries, kiwi, cherries, mango, or banana. Banana chia is to die for! You could also add in some cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist and top it with some peanut butter, almond butter or homemade nutella. For toppings, get creative with nuts, seeds, granola, or your favorite dried fruit. I make a delicious homemade granola that tastes amazing on this chia. The options are endless, so have fun experimenting!
Frequently Asked Questions
Chia pudding typically takes about 2-3 hours to set. Although, for best results, some recommend that you let it set overnight in the refrigerator.
Chia pudding can be runny if it hasn't been given enough time to set or if there's too much liquid in the mixture. If your chia pudding is too runny, you can try adding more chia seeds to thicken it up.
Chia pudding will typically last for about 5 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container or glass jar.
Yes, you can prepare chia pudding in advance! You can make the pudding and chop the fruit and store them individually, then assemble everything when you're ready to enjoy it. You can also assemble the pudding in individual glasses or jars and store them in the fridge, ready to be enjoyed within the week!
Yes, chia pudding can be made with regular milk. If you don't need the pudding to be vegan, you can use cow's milk in the same quantity as the coconut milk called for in the recipe. You can also use any other alternative milk like oat, almond, or cashew milk!
After a little research on chia seeds, I kept seeing that Kim Kardashian has been known to incorporate chia seeds into her diet by adding them to her smoothies, yogurt, or oatmeal. She enjoys their nutritional benefits and adds them to her meals for a healthy boost! Her chia pudding recipe includes chia, almond milk, and honey, so not far off from this recipe.
Recipe Tips For Best Flavor Results!
To make this pudding the best ever, I’d suggest using fresh, ripe pineapple and strawberries for the best flavor. I recommend using coconut milk from a carton instead of canned for the right consistency. Use unsweetened shredded coconut to keep the recipe refined sugar-free. I love to toast the coconut for extra flavor and texture. I like honey as the sweetener in this recipe, but it also tastes wonderful with maple syrup or agave! Keep in mind, you can adjust the sweetness of the chia pudding to your liking.
Enjoy Your Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding!
I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. If you love this recipe and want to try another variation, I have a Berry Chia Pudding recipe that’s delish and a different twist on chia pudding.
Have the sweetest day & tag me on Instagram when you make this recipe! @entirelyemmy 🍍🍯
Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding
Ingredients
Method
- Chop the pineapple and strawberries into small chunks. In a small bowl or container, add the pineapple, strawberries, and honey. Mash the fruit into a jam like consistency.
- Add the chia and coconut milk to the fruit and let it set in the fridge overnight or for about 2-3 hours.
- Top it off with more pineapple and strawberries, toasted coconut, & honey!
Rylee says
So good for meal prepping!! Thanks for sharing Emmy!!