Creamy, coconutty, and insanely delicious, this Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding is perfect superfood breakfast. It's thick and rich in flavor, packed with BLUEBERRIES and many nutrients - omega-3s, and powerful antioxidants. Energizing, immune-boosting, and oh-so good! + Super EASY to make in just 15 minutes!
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I don't usually wake up thinking about food. Ok, ok. I do sometimes... when I wake up SUPER hungry. Like the other day. I woke up craving sweet breakfast that is extra creamy and delicious, and includes BLUEBERRIES. They are now in season and constantly on my mind. Plus, my fridge is loaded with these blue antioxidant-rich beauties.
I haven't had chia seeds for breakfast in AGES!!! I was so into smoothies lately that I totally forgot about this powerful little seeds and how good they are. So Blueberry Chia Pudding instantly popped into my mind. But this time I wanted to make that chia pudding even creamier. I had coconut cream waiting to be used, so that was the obvious choice to add for extra creaminess. And so Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding was created.
This chia pudding is insanely delicious. It's thick, sweet, coconutty with a hint of vanilla and with added fruity freshness from blueberries. So yummy. SO good. And so HEALTHY - it has NO refined sugars, and it's filled with health-healthy ingredients. It's a quick and easy breakfast done in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for mornings when you're looking for a satisfying meal that is tasty and looks pretty awesome.
Main ingredients
To make this chia pudding, you will only need a few pantry ingredients. The main ingredients are:
- Chia seeds: They are tiny, but they are powerful. I love them because they are loaded with fibers good for our digestion and omega-3 fatty acid good for heart-health. (1) Omega-3's also boost our brain and reduce inflammation. Also, chia seeds are high in proteins. The unique combination of fats, proteins, and fibers makes them great breakfast option - they are digested slowly, providing a long, slow release of energy while keeping our blood-sugar levels stable (2). Benefits of chia seeds are really numerous, and chia pudding is one of the most popular ways to eat miraculous chia seeds.
- Milk: Non-dairy milk such as coconut, almond, oat, or soy milk is the best choice for making this fruity chia pudding. Cow's milk will work ok too, but it might interfere with other flavors.
- Sweetener: To sweeten this Blueberry Chia Coconut Pudding, I used raw honey. Raw honey is an unrefined sweetener with many health benefits. It gives subtle sweetness to chia pudding yet will not overload it with many sugary calories. For the vegan version, you can use maple or date syrup.
- Coconut cream: Thick, creamy, and extra coconutty, coconut cream is the perfect addition to this blueberry chia pudding. Besides flavor, coconut cream added some extra nutrients - mostly fats. Altho, 89% of the coconut fat is saturated fat (3) - that has a bad reputation of being unhealthy - most of these fats are medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). MCTs are absorbed differently in our small intestine and used by our bodies to produce energy (4). So, to resolve controversy - coconut fat is good. Eat your coconut!
- Blueberries: They are definitely my favorite part of this chia story. Blueberries are now in season and bursting with freshness, nutrients, and flavor. Blueberries are loaded with powerful antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals and a great addition to this and any other morning meal. Fresh blueberries are the best here, but frozen will work fine too.
To spice things up a bit, I added a splash of vanilla too, just to make this beauty taste even more irresistible.
How to make Blueberry Chia Coconut Pudding
To assemble this blueberry chia pudding, you will only need basic kitchen tools, and 15 minutes of your time.
- Start with preparing and measuring all ingredients using measuring cups.
- In a small bowl, mix chia seeds with milk and coconut cream. Add vanilla, honey or maple syrup, whichever you are using. Mix everything using the whisk or the spoon.
- Leave chia pudding to rest for 15 minutes until seeds puff and form chia pudding.
- To achieve the best results, mix the chia seeds half way trough. That way, chia seeds will absorb liquid equally, and there will be no lumps.
- In the meantime, place fresh blueberries in a small saucepan. Add a teaspoon of water and bring blueberries to a low boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the berries fully soften, about 1-2 minutes. Mash blueberries with a potato masher or fork. Cook for another 1-2 minutes stirring until nice blueberry sauce forms.
- Put chia pudding into in a bowl. Top it with blueberry sauce and fresh blueberries.
- Additional toppings: coconut chips, bee pollen, hemp seeds, chopped almonds. You can choose the toppings you like.
- Makes 1 bowl that serves: 1 person (meal sized chia pudding) or 2 people (dessert/snack sized chia pudding).
- Alternatively, you can skip making blueberry sauce and use some sugar-free blueberry jam.
Tips for storing
- Keep leftovers sealed for up to 2 days in the fridge.
- PREP THE NIGHT BEFORE: Prep the chia pudding and put it into a jar with a lid. Make the blueberry sauce and put it into a jar with a lid. Place both in the fridge overnight. In the morning, assemble Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding and enjoy!
Chia pudding ratio
The chia pudding ratio I use is 1/4 cup (around 3.5 tablespoons) chia seeds per cup of liquid. If you prefer dense texture you can use 1/3 cup seeds per cup of liquid. This makes one bowl of chia pudding that is can be served as one full meal.
This Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding is easy to make, super healthy meal, packed with fibers, proteins, omega-3s and powerful antioxidants. Satisfying, nutritious, and very filling, it will keep you full and very happy for hours.
It's a quick yummy way to get all the essential nutrients your body needs. Perfect breakfast option but decadent enough to be served as a light afternoon dessert too
If you’re a fan of CHIA PUDDING, check these recipes too:
- Raspberry Chia Pudding
- Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding
- Peach Ginger Chia Seed Pudding
Enjoy!
Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blueberries + more for topping fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup milk oat or almond
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- Topping: blueberries coconut chips, bee pollen
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup chia seeds with 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup coconut cream. Add 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix everything using the whisk or the spoon.
- Leave chia pudding to rest for 15 minutes. To achieve the best results, mix the chia seeds half way trough.
- In the meantime, place 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries in a small saucepan. Add a teaspoon of water and bring blueberries to a low boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the berries fully soften, about 1-2 minutes.
- Mash blueberries with a potato masher or fork. Cook for another 1-2 minutes stirring until nice blueberry sauce forms.
- Put chia pudding into in a bowl. Top it with blueberry sauce and fresh blueberries.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Keep leftovers sealed for up to 2 days in the fridge.
For VEGAN: Use maple syrup instead of honey. Omit bee pollen. Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutrition
More chia seeds recipes
If you’ve been struggling to find ways to use chia seeds, here are some awesome chia seed recipes that you can make over and over again.
- Sour Cherry Chia Jam Cornbread
- Easy Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
- Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
- Blueberry Banana Chia Smoothie
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I'm totally down to eat blueberry pudding for breakfast! I love that you topped this with coconut...so perfect!
wow, love the color from the blueberries and how easy this pudding is to make. I love chia so can't wait to make this for breakfast,
Blueberry coconut chia pudding makes for an easy breakfast option! Looks delicious!
Not only does it look great, but it also tastes really delicious. I love the blueberries which combine so well!
This sounds so yummy and healthy! Perfect breakfast for me and my growing baby!
I love chia pudding but I’ve never mixed it with coconut cream!! I’m definitely going to give this try!
I dont care for coconut, is there something I can substitute?
Yup, you can just leave coconut cream out. OR you can swap coconut cream for another creamer - like soy creamer or regular creamer.
I am a blueberry fanatic. This looks so healthy and delicious. Perfect for hot summer mornings.
Energising? Immune boosting? Packed full of nutrients? I'm there! Blueberries are such a brilliant fruit, so good in so many things and a wonderful colour too. I think I'd better have a go at your pudding.
This looks so amazingly delicious! I love the coconut and blueberry combination - definitely need to make t his the first chia pudding that I try!
I didn't think I liked chia seeds until I found this recipe. Thanks for making a believer out of me- new favorite breakfast!
This pudding has made me a chia fan! It is so delicious!
First of all, the pictures are gorgeous. But I love chia pudding and I absolutely adore blueberries. This was a great combo
Oh this chia pudding looks delicious! And it's super healthy. Can't wait to try this one soon.
Blueberry chia pudding look si good. I love coconut flavor too, so this will be perfect for me :)
[email protected] My son will love this Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding for breakfast! I wish it's breakfast soon. I can't wait to make this.
Chia seeds, coconut and blueberry!! What a perfect combo. The pictures say it all - looking so delicious. How I wish I can really taste this one...
It looks so yum !! i be making it tomorrow , as i have all ingredients at home , will report back
This looks so yummy! And I feel like trying this will give me no guilt at all.
I think I will make this without the coconut. This looks absolutely amazing!
This is such a healthy and delicious dessert to make.
I need to try this for my mom, thank you for sharing this recipe with us.
I have heard so many things about Chia Seeds. And I have heard about Chia Pudding. I have never tried it out with Blueberry before. But it's one of my favorite fruits. So I will have to try it out.
Wow this is looks yum and perfect for breakfast I would love to try this BLUEBERRY COCONUT CHIA PUDDING at home :) I will save this post.
This looks yum. I prepare something similar sans coconut cream since I couldn't find one in the grocery I frequent to.
I've never had anything like this before. It looks like a delicious recipe.
Wow, this recipe looks absolutely delicious and so refreshing! i'll definitely be giving it a try soon!
That looks so delicious and I am going to try to do it this weekend. Thank you for sharing.
Oh wow, your blueberry coconut chia pudding looks excellent. I just had a big bag of chia seeds delivered from Costco. Heading to the kitchen to make this now!
I love adding chia seeds to recipes! this pudding looks so fabulous, I can't wait to try it!!!
Healthy but delicious breakfasts are the best! I haven't had anything chia related for ages either. Looks like I have to give your pudding recipe a try asap.
Recipe at the correct time. I recently bought chia seeds online to prepare a smoothie. I was wondering what to do next and here you have presented sich a nice pudding. Will try to get some berries, I may not get the blue ones.
Wow.. it looks so delicious and tasty...just loved it..this blueberry coconut chia pudding sound amazing...
your pudding looks delicious!! great photography. i would love to try chia seeds again. forgot all the benefits.
I think I would get out of bed a lot quicker knowing I had this recipe waiting on me! It looks amazing!!
I haven’t had chia seeds in a while, either. I always forget to put them in my smoothies, as well. Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding sounds like something both my kiddo and I will enjoy.
Awesome presentation and definitely a delicious breakfast treat too. Everything is so yum.
It looks delicious! I haven't tried chia pudding before, but I need to!
This looks absolutely beautiful, what a way to start the day (and I have been known to wake up thinking about food haha!)
I don't normally use coconut cream but I like your recipe. Will give this a try soon, thanks for sharing x
I have been trying to eat healthier, saving for later, thanks!
You had me at blueberry! This looks so tasty and good for breakfast. Love all the flavors in it like coconut.
I love any recipe with blueberries in it. And chia seeds have so many wonderful benefits.
This looks really ahh-mazing!! Would love to try it!
I love Blueberry Coconut Chia Pudding! It's my power breakfast! It's easy to do too!
Someone recently recommended that I make chia pudding, but I've been a little afraid of the texture. This looks tasty! Love that it's packed with antioxidants. I just might need to give it a try!
This look so delicious! Yum! Can't wait to try this one.
I love chia puddings a lot. I make them every day. I will definitely try your recipe!
Such a great drinks it looks so refreshing and very healthy. I would definitely will make this at home for the whole family.
OH man, that pudding is calling my name. I love that it has blueberries in it.
Enticing is the world I can describe on this stuff, love the presentation. I will definitely make this at home.
I just need to get the coconut cream and I am so going to make this!
Wow, this is such a perfect dessert to make on my Mom's birthday, it's delicious and healthy. I will definitely try this!
This looks so yummy! I love chia seeds as it has high protein
This recipe looks insanely delicious. Since I've cut out refined sugars it's the perfect recipe using only natural sugars. Since lockdown, I've been trying out different recipes and really enjoying cooking again but I haven't really found a good dessert. This one looks perfect.
I have never tried chia pudding before. This sure does look amazing too. I'll have to give it a try soon.
Until I started my intermittent fasting, I never woke up and thought about food! Usually I'll make a smoothie with blueberries but this pudding is a nice alternative!
These are almost too pretty to eat! What a great post workout snack idea
This recipe looks really good! I love the texture of chia pudding and think the coconut is a nice touch.
This looks absolutely delicious and refreshing for summer!
Oh I cant wait to try this! I bet my whole family would love it!
Yummy, I can tell this is going to be nutritious, will definitely try it this weekend.
I'm the first to admit that I have never been a big fan of chia seeds. But, I've recently changed my ways! I've been adding them in to my morning oatmeal and I've really enjoyed it! Now I'm looking for new ways to eat them and this sounds like just the ticket.
I've made this recipe before and it is soooo good! Thanks for highlighting it!
I am all about a good serving of chia pudding. Blueberry and coconut is one of my favorite flavor pairings, so this chia pudding is definitely up my alley.
This sounds so good! We have been on a smoothie kick lately and will need to try this out for our next one!
This is a great breakfast option when I want something healthy and filling, but that also feels like a treat! I like anything with coconut, it always feels decadent!
This would be perfect to make and have on hand to snack on. Looking forward to trying this recipe.
This is the perfect alternative to those days I don't want yogurt but want something like it! I have to give it a try especially since chia seeds are my all-time fav!
This would be so good for breakfast. I love blueberries and coconut but I haven't had them together. Can't wait!
This looks so so good yummm!!! I can't wait to make this, it looks good and it is healthy yummm...
I will be making this for dessert. It sounds so delicious
This looks so good. I hope I can make these kind of things soon .
Chia seeds are so healthy and provide so many health benefits. I love that you've paired it with blueberries, too!
I love chia puddings, they're so delicious and easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!
I made a recipe like this one time and I loved it. I kind of forgot about how much I enjoyed it until I read your recipe. Thanks for sharing it's inspired me to make it again!
That looks like such a good breakfast idea, I definitely want to give it go!
I actually wake up thinking about food A LOT hahaha, and this is exactly the kind of breakfast we love at my house! Thank you for all the great tips, and I particularly like the way you created such an easy and healthy blueberry sauce - that was a great idea! Gorgeous pics, too - great post, all around!
This looks like a tasty dessert. I love blueberries, so I am excited to try this out.
This sounds like the perfect healthy snack. I really need to get on the chia bandwagon. I keep hearing so much about that...
This looks so delicious I would love to try it it looks like a sweet and refreshing treat
Holy moly! I love adding the chia to this to make it healthy. This just means I can eat more of it!
Oh my goodness that looks absolutely DELISH. I would love to try that, I love blueberries.