Starfruit Coconut Lime Chia Bowl (Printable Version)

Chilled chia pudding with coconut milk and lime, topped with starfruit, coconut yogurt, seeds and shredded coconut.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1/4 cup chia seeds
02 - 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat or light
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
04 - Zest of 1 lime
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

07 - 1 ripe starfruit, sliced
08 - 1/2 cup coconut yogurt, plain or vanilla
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
10 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios, optional
12 - Extra lime zest, for garnish
13 - 1 teaspoon chia seeds, for garnish
14 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup, optional

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, lime zest, vanilla extract, and salt until well incorporated. Let rest for 5 minutes, then whisk again to eliminate any clumps.
02 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
03 - Once chilled, stir the chia pudding thoroughly and divide evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Arrange coconut yogurt, sliced starfruit, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and chopped pistachios over the pudding bases.
05 - Garnish each bowl with extra lime zest, a light sprinkle of chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if preferred.
06 - Present immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your breakfast secretly doubles as dessert, only much healthier.
  • This bowl is fresh, customizable, and always brings a bright pop of color to sleepy mornings.
02 -
  • Don’t rush the chilling – skipping it leaves you with runny chia soup rather than pudding.
  • The real magic is that second whisk after five minutes, it makes the pudding silky every time.
03 -
  • Always taste your coconut milk before using, as brands vary wildly in richness and flavor.
  • Let your starfruit fully ripen—slightly golden edges mean the fruit’s at its sweetest and juiciest.

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