Tropical Chia Pudding Breakfast Bowl
I love chia pudding, but it doesn’t have much protein when made with almond or oat milk. And you know I like to start the day with a good dose of protein in my breakfast, so I thought, “Why not add a natural boost from Greek yogurt to my pudding?” The results were delicious! The yogurt supplies a whopping 12 grams of protein per serving and creates a thicker, creamier pudding consistency, providing the perfect base layer for the tropical fruit topping. And toasted coconut is the perfect finale, giving it a little texture and a delicious, nutty flavor. If you want more chia recipes, try my Mango Coconut Chia Pudding or this 15-Minute Protein Chia Seed Cereal.
Why I Love Chia Breakfast Bowls
There are so many reasons I love these easy chia seed breakfast bowls. Let me count the ways!
Tropical Chia Pudding Ingredients
Chia Seeds: You’ll need a quarter cup of chia seeds for the pudding. Milk: I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but any kind will work. Use dairy, oat, hemp, etc. Yogurt: I used nonfat plain Greek yogurt with probiotics, you can use dairy-free yogurt to make it DF but the protein will be less. Sweetener: Monk fruit, stevia, maple syrup, or honey will work. Fruit: Kiwi, mango are used here but papaya or pineapple could also work! Coconut: Top the bowls with shredded, unsweetened coconut.
How to Make Chia Pudding Bowls
Meal Prep Chia Breakfast Bowls
You can refrigerate chia pudding for up to four days. So, go ahead and double or triple this recipe, and don’t worry about breakfast for the next few days. You can also cut the fruit up ahead of time and refrigerate it and toast the coconut and store it in an airtight container.
Variations
Fruit: Swap mango or kiwi for pineapple, papaya, or cantaloupe to keep it tropical or a mix of fresh berries. Coconut: You can also toast the coconut in the oven at 325°F for about five to ten minutes. And if all you have is sweetened coconut, it will work. Milk: Use 2%, oat, or coconut milk if you prefer.
More Chia Recipes You’ll Love
Coconut Lime Raspberry Chia Pudding 15-Minute Protein Chia Seed Cereal Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding Pops Pineapple Chia with Cottage Cheese Chia Watermelon Fresca
