Pineapple Coconut Matcha Chia Bowl (Printable Version)

A refreshing tropical breakfast combining creamy coconut chia pudding with sweet pineapple and energizing matcha for a wholesome morning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding Base

01 - 4 tablespoons chia seeds
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned or carton)
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup
04 - 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

06 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
08 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free granola
10 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
11 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# How To Make:

01 - Whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, matcha powder, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until fully combined and smooth.
02 - Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again thoroughly to ensure the chia seeds are well dispersed and no clumps form.
03 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
04 - Remove from refrigeration, stir the chia pudding well to redistribute any settled seeds, and divide evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Arrange diced pineapple, shredded coconut, sliced almonds, granola, pumpkin seeds, and fresh mint leaves on top of each bowl. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chia pudding does all the work overnight so breakfast is basically ready when you wake up
  • That earthy matcha cuts through sweet coconut in a way that feels energizing without any coffee jitters
02 -
  • The chia seeds need those two hours minimum to fully hydrate or youll end up with crunchy pudding which is honestly just sad
  • Matcha can turn bitter if you use water that's too hot but since were using cold milk here you're safe
03 -
  • Toasting the shredded coconut and almonds separately takes two minutes but makes such a huge difference in flavor
  • If your matcha tastes grassy or bitter try a different brand quality matters so much here

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