Guava Coconut Chia Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy coconut chia pudding with sweet guava, vanilla, and tropical toppings for a refreshing morning meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Guava Layer
06 - 2 medium ripe guavas, peeled, seeded and diced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar (optional)
→ Toppings
09 - 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
10 - 1/2 cup diced fresh guava
11 - 1/2 banana, sliced
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds or cashews
13 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined and chia seeds are evenly distributed.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency. Stir once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping.
03 - Combine diced guavas with lime juice and honey or agave nectar in a blender. Process until completely smooth.
04 - Divide the chilled chia pudding evenly between two serving bowls. Layer guava purée over the pudding base.
05 - Arrange diced fresh guava, banana slices, toasted coconut flakes, and chopped nuts on top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between creamy pudding and bright guava puree wakes up your tastebuds without overwhelming them.
- Everything comes together in minutes the night before, leaving you with a breakfast that feels almost too pretty to eat.
02 -
- Skipping that middle stir creates clumpy chia pudding with slimy pockets that no amount of whisking can fix later.
- Guava seeds are edible but textureually jarring, so take the time to remove them before blending.
03 -
- Toast a large batch of coconut flakes and nuts together, storing them in a jar for quick breakfast assembly throughout the week.
- Taste your guavas before sweetening the puree because perfectly ripe fruit needs nothing more than a squeeze of lime.