Kiwi Coconut Pineapple Chia Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy coconut chia pudding topped with fresh pineapple, kiwi, and shredded coconut for a refreshing tropical breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (carton or canned)
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
05 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
06 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut (lightly toasted optional)
08 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
09 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds for garnish (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes, then whisk a second time to break up any clumps that have begun to form.
02 - Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until the chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and the mixture has thickened into a creamy pudding-like consistency.
03 - Stir the chilled chia pudding briefly, then divide it evenly between two individual serving bowls, smoothing the surface with the back of a spoon.
04 - Layer each bowl with the diced pineapple and kiwi slices. Sprinkle shredded coconut, granola, and pumpkin seeds over the fruit. Finish with a light dusting of additional chia seeds for garnish if desired.
05 - Serve immediately while the pudding is still cold and the toppings are fresh and vibrant.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chia pudding base comes together in under five minutes, then the fridge does all the heavy lifting while you sleep.
- That combination of creamy pudding and crisp tropical fruit tastes like something you would order at a beachside cafe except it costs almost nothing.
02 -
- Skipping the second whisk will leave you with rubbery little chia clumps floating in thin milk, which is a textural disappointment I learned the hard way.
- Full fat coconut milk from a can changes the entire experience into something genuinely luxurious.
03 -
- Toasting the shredded coconut in a dry skillet for two minutes transforms it from a garnish into the most memorable part of the bowl.
- A tiny pinch of salt in the chia pudding base makes the tropical fruit flavors twice as vibrant.