Guava Pineapple Coconut Chia Bowl (Printable Version)
Vibrant tropical chia pudding with guava, pineapple, coconut, banana, granola and toasted nuts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
02 - 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat or light
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, optional
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fresh Fruit Toppings
05 - 1/2 cup fresh guava, diced (or frozen, thawed)
06 - 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
07 - 1 small banana, sliced
→ Garnishes
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
09 - 2 tablespoons granola, gluten-free if desired
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted almonds or cashews, optional
11 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds for sprinkling
12 - Fresh mint leaves, optional
# How To Make:
01 - In a bowl or jar, combine the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated. Let the mixture rest for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency. For a firmer texture, refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
02 - Divide the thickened chia pudding evenly between two serving bowls.
03 - Top each bowl with diced guava, diced pineapple, and sliced banana, distributing the fruit evenly across both portions.
04 - Sprinkle each bowl with shredded coconut, granola, toasted nuts if using, an extra pinch of chia seeds, and fresh mint leaves to finish.
05 - Serve immediately at room temperature, or chill for 10 to 15 minutes for a refreshing, cooler bowl.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chia pudding comes together in ten minutes with zero cooking, which means you get a luxurious breakfast without even turning on the stove.
- Guava and pineapple together taste like vacation, and the coconut milk makes everything silky without needing dairy.
02 -
- If you skip the initial vigorous stirring, the chia seeds will clump into rubbery little boulders at the bottom of your jar and no amount of stirring later will fix it.
- Guava can be tricky to find depending on where you live, but mango or papaya make worthy stand ins that keep the tropical spirit intact.
03 -
- Toast your shredded coconut in a dry skillet for about two minutes until it turns golden and you will unlock a depth of flavor that raw coconut simply cannot give you.
- A pinch of salt in the chia pudding base sounds wrong but it makes every sweet note sing louder and balances the richness of the coconut milk.