Quick Coconut Pineapple (Pina Colada) Chia Seeds Pudding

Quick Coconut Pineapple (Piña colada) Chia Seeds Pudding

I just recently found out about Chia Seeds.

I know, I know, they’ve been trending for a while now, but it was only when I saw a family size pack of organic Chia seeds that I decided to find out what everyone is talking about.

So yeah, they say it’s healthy, but so is sleeping and I don’t get too much of that either…
I started reading about chia and apparently it is an amazing source of Omega-3 and very healthy.

As I was reading more about it I also found out that once you heat the Chia seeds (for example use in baking etc.) the Omega-3 vanishes and the health benefits of it are diminished to almost none.
So now I knew that since I have this family size pack at home, I need to find something to do with it that does not include heating.
Bingo – breakfast/snack for the kids.
Every morning I wrap my head around “what’s for breakfast” before we drive the kids to school, and making a few servings in advance was the jackpot for me. It would save me time and headaches in the morning – win!
So I scrolled around in Pinterest searching for inspiration (don’t you just LOVE Pinterest??) and I did find it – Chia Seeds Pudding.
I decided to make 2 kinds, one would be a Piña colada Pudding and the other a Chocolate Pudding.

The kids loved it, the hubby loved it and I was loving it and the fact that everyone else loved it 🙂
I made it in 6 small glasses I had but you can definitely make a smaller/ larger serving if you’d like. Mine were about the size of a pudding/ jello cup sold in grocery stores.
This is a great overnight recipe but to be honest, it’ll probably be ready after only 2 hours of refrigerating it. You can also play with the flavors and even better, make it with the kids. My daughter loved helping me make these and choose the flavor 🙂
These don’t turn out too sweet but they’re great. The kids added a tablespoon of Maple syrup on top and devoured it.
Enjoy and stay healthy!

Quick Coconut Pineapple (Pina Colada) Chia Seeds Pudding

Quick Coconut Pineapple (Pina Colada) Chia Seeds Pudding

Quick Coconut Pineapple (Piña colada) Chia Seeds Pudding
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Recipe type: Snack, Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy, Chia Seeds
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Serves: 6 Servings
 
This Chia Seeds Pudding is so easy to make. Uses everyday ingredients and ready in no time. No to mention the health benefits.
Ingredients
  • ½ Cup Unsweetened Coconut (Finely Shredded)
  • ½ Cup Chia Seeds
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 1 Can of Canned Pineapple Rings (divided into 3 rings and ¾ cup of the pineapple syrup/ juice)
  • 1 ¾ Cup Coconut Milk (Full Fat - I used the canned one)
  • 4 Tbsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
  1. In a bowl you mix the Chia Seeds and Coconut together
  2. Add in the coconut milk and pineapple juice/syrup
  3. Cut the pineapple rings into small pieces and add into the bowl
  4. Finally, add the maple syrup and stir all together well
  5. Using a ladle or a large spoon, divide into glasses/ containers/ mason jars evenly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (the more the better)
Notes
**This will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days**

Quick Coconut Pineapple (Pina Colada) Chia Seeds Pudding

Quick Coconut Pineapple (Pina Colada) Chia Seeds Pudding

 

 *Adapted from The Healthy Foodie

 

 

 

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