This versatile berry and coconut chia pudding can be served as breakfast, a mid-morning snack or even an after-dinner dessert. Letting you indulge guilt-free, the chia seeds will keep your hunger at bay while offering all the crunch you need. It’s also naturally sweetened and offers the flexibility of adding the fruits you like!
Ingredients
- 2½ cups (625 ml) coconut milk
- ⅓ cup (55 g) white chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 medium banana (200 g), chopped coarsely
- 1 tbsp finely grated orange rind
- 3 cups mixed berries
Steps
Place coconut milk, seeds, extract and honey in a large bowl; cover, refrigerate for 1 hr or overnight until thick.
Blend or process coconut milk mixture with banana, rind and 2 cups of the fruit. Spoon into six ¾ cup (180 ml) serving glasses; refrigerate for 30 mins or until pudding has thickened. Top with remaining fruit to serve.
TIP You could add some pitted cherries to the berry mix, if you like; use whatever combination of berries you like. Puddings can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Top with extra berries just before serving.
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