Guava Coconut Lime Chia Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy chia with guava, coconut, lime, kiwi and pumpkin seeds for a bright, tropical breakfast bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (canned or carton)
02 - 3 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
→ Guava Layer
05 - 1 cup ripe guava, peeled, seeded, and diced or guava puree
06 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted if desired
09 - 1 small kiwi, sliced
10 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
11 - Zest of 1 lime
12 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract if using. Allow mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then whisk again to prevent the seeds from clumping. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thickened.
02 - In a small bowl, combine diced guava with lime juice and honey or agave nectar if preferred. Gently stir to evenly coat the guava pieces.
03 - Once the chia pudding has fully set, divide it evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Spoon the prepared guava mixture over the chia pudding in each bowl.
05 - Garnish each bowl with shredded coconut, kiwi slices, pumpkin seeds, lime zest, and fresh mint leaves as desired.
06 - Serve immediately, ensuring bowls are well chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That hint of lime with creamy coconut makes every spoonful feel like a mini-vacation in a bowl.
- It comes together easily the night before, so all you have to do in the morning is add toppings and take credit.
02 -
- If you skip the second whisk after five minutes, chia seeds love to stick together and make lumps—it’s worth the extra step for a smooth pudding.
- Toasting the shredded coconut brings out a deep caramel aroma that makes your kitchen smell like a beachside café.
03 -
- Chill your serving bowls for an extra-cold breakfast—especially refreshing on hot days.
- Swapping in oat milk will work, but coconut milk is where the magic really happens.