Fancy Navajo Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

Lately I have been going down memory and revisiting past recipes like my Cha Cha Chia Seed Pudding recipe from 2015. It was fun to see previous work and I was going to retake the photos, but I like having those photos there. They serve as a memory of where I started and how my photography style has changed.

So instead today, I will be revamping my Cha Cha Chia Seed Pudding recipe slightly. If you want to see the original recipe head here.

On a recent trip home, I wanted to make a fancy and healthy dessert for my family. It was toward then end of winter in New Mexico, but my mom and I were craving something fruity. So as a way to celebrate the change of season, I thought why not make some chia seed pudding. Instead of using yogurt and milk, I decided on Coconut Milk as the base. I really enjoyed the slight change in flavors and it tasted so refreshing!

If you have never had chia seeds before, they offer a nice little jelly contrast to your pudding. Kind of like, tapioca balls in Boba Tea. They also provide a lot of health benefits.

Chia Seed pudding is also really simple to make. It’s literally just mixing everything in a bowl and letting it sit your refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. It makes for the perfect breakfast, especially if you need a break from your usual yogurt.

You can top your Coconut Chia Seed pudding with a variety of toppings like fruit, granola, or even coconut shavings. It’s a nice little dessert that doesn’t have a lot of sugar but has loads of flavor. It will sure make your guests feel fancy!

Have you ever had Chia Seed Pudding before? If so what is your favorite topping?

Fancy Navajo Coconut Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds
1 can of Coconut Milk 13.5 fl oz (you can substitute with the light version)
A splash of Vanilla Extract
Optional Toppings: Fresh fruit, granola, or coconut shavings

Directions:

In a medium sized bowl add in chia seeds.
Slowly add in Coconut Milk
Add a splash of Vanilla Extract
Mix all of the ingredients until fully incorporated
Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight or until mixture is a pudding like texture
Makes 4 servings, top with your toppings of choice