Pineapple Coconut Turmeric Chia Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy coconut chia with pineapple, turmeric and crunchy toppings for a bright, nourishing vegan breakfast bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - ¼ cup chia seeds
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (canned or carton)
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
04 - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
05 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
07 - Pinch of fine sea salt
→ Toppings
08 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced into ½-inch pieces
09 - ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut
10 - 2 tablespoons toasted nuts or seeds (almonds, pumpkin seeds, or preferred choice)
11 - 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon dried goji berries or raisins (optional)
13 - Drizzle of honey or additional maple syrup to finish (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup or agave, ground turmeric, vanilla extract, black pepper, and sea salt until smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes at room temperature, then whisk vigorously a second time to break up any clumps that have begun forming.
03 - Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until the chia seeds have absorbed the liquid and the mixture reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency.
04 - Remove from the refrigerator and stir the pudding well to loosen the texture. Spoon evenly into two serving bowls.
05 - Scatter the diced pineapple, coconut flakes, toasted nuts or seeds, hemp seeds, and goji berries over each bowl. Finish with a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired, and serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The turmeric and black pepper combo is a quiet little health trick that makes you feel like you are getting away with something sneaky and wonderful.
- It requires zero cooking and practically assembles itself while you sleep.
- The tropical toppings make it feel like a treat rather than something healthy you are forcing yourself to eat.
02 -
- Skipping the second whisk is the number one mistake because those little chia clumps will never dissolve once they set overnight.
- Black pepper might seem strange in a breakfast bowl but it is the single most important ingredient for actually absorbing the turmeric benefits.
03 -
- Make a double batch of the chia base because it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to three days and you will be grateful on Wednesday morning.
- Stir the turmeric into the coconut milk before adding the chia seeds so it disperses evenly and you avoid bitter little spice pockets.