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You know what is really weird?
My parents have been married since they were eighteen (while my mom was eighteen and my dad was twenty-one) and not one of their seven kids are even close to being married. I just asked my nineteen year old brother and three of his friends (sorry for those awkward conversations guys) if they had a serious girlfriend. Not one of them did – let alone a girlfriend at all. I have not a clue why I was thinking of this topic, but I just think it’s funny how different things seem to be. I think my mom would say that it wasn’t really typical then either, and apparently neither of my grandparents were too excited to see them get married at such a young age.
Actually, I was probably thinking about this topic because my parents 30th wedding anniversary was last week, but we didn’t really get around to celebrating it until my mom’s birthday on Sunday. It just got me thinking how freaking crazy they where to get married so young. And how it’s a miracle they are still together. Really, I could not even imagine being married at twenty-one, and by then my mom had two kids.
I find this rather INSANE.
And now you probably find me rather insane for talking about such a random topic. Sorry, but I like randomness. In fact I am pretty sure I have been freaking my brother out with my latest texts…pretty sure he is wondering what the heck is wrong with me. I know the “do you have a girlfriend?” text really had to have freaked him out, I don’t usually ask those questions.
I have to say though, I’m sort of having fun messing with him. I’m telling ya, living on my own has made me a whole new and exciting person. Ok, while not really that exciting, I spent my Friday night placing a Williams-Sonoma order, but hey, baby steps.
ANYWAY, let’s talk about this coconut almond cream chia pudding.
I know this whole chia seed pudding concept may not be anything new for some of you guys, but I’m just now discovering it’s textured deliciousness. I knew chia seeds where magical little seeds, but whoa! I never knew that chia pudding could be so simple and tasty. All you really need is some type of milk and chia seeds and you’ll end up with a pretty good pudding. I of course added a little vanilla to mine, and some honey to sweeten things up a bit, but the flavor combos are endless!
Today I just went super easy and classic – fruits, nuts and seeds. I am really trying to keep recipes simple and not to fill them with a list of long crazy ingredients and flavors. I’m sure you have noticed, but I sort of like to keep building upon flavors and textures until I can’t go anymore. It’s mostly because I can’t make decisions on which ingredients I want to use, so instead I just use them all (assuming they taste good of course). It’s kind of an issue sometimes, but not today, today I went so simple!
Come on, can I get a high-five or something?
Ok, an invisible one will do.
In keeping with this whole healthy January thing, I thought this chia pudding would be perfect for today. There is nothing NOT healthy about this, and everything about this is so good, and I know I say this all the time, but it’s true.
This pudding is thick and creamy just like any other pudding, only you get to eat it for breakfast, dessert or snack. Gotta love that!
And you can totally top these with whatever you want. I just went with my favorite combos.
Coconut Almond Cream Chia Pudding with Superfoods + Dark Chocolate.
Servings: 4 Parfaits
Calories Per Serving: 366 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk I used canned coconut milk
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- half a banana sliced
- 1/3 mango chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut lightly toasted
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon pistachios chopped
- 1 tablespoon almond butter melted
- 2 ounces dark chocolate chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, almond milk, chia seeds, honey, vanilla and salt. Cover and place in the fridge for two hours or overnight. The next morning, spoon the pudding into 4 bowls or glasses. Top with sliced bananas, mangos, coconut, hemp seeds and pistachios, sprinkle with chocolate and drizzle with melted almond butter if desired.
Now let’s eat some pudding, please!
As a coconut milk newbie, can you imagine my surprise when I opened it and it was like a thick cream/frosting texture? I had to google to make sure that was normal. LOL. Can’t wait to try this in the morning 🙂
Oh no! That is totally normal, you just have ti mix it with the water underneath. 🙂
Hope you love this!!
Breakfast tomorrow for me and the kiddos!
YEAH! Hope you love this! 🙂
High five!! This looks crazy yummy too. I’d have to give this recipe a go one of these days. Wish me luck! Hope it ends up looking as scrumptious as yours does. Thanks for the recipe!
What an awesome recipe for breakfast
Thanks Kim! Have a great weekend!
I made this last night and tried it for breakfast today, absolutely in love. It turned out great and then today I topped it with cranberries, walnuts, and bananas- delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe, it will definitely be a staple in my house from now on 🙂
So happy you love this! Thanks! Oh and I love you topping choices! 🙂
Hi there, I made this last night using lite coconut milk as that was all I had in the cupboard and it didn’t set. Would this have made a difference?
Hey Sharon, no that would not have made a huge difference. Did you use chia seeds? If so, how many? I cannot think why it would not jell up for you.
Amazing recipe!! Just commenting to say I used “Light” Thai Kitchen coconut milk and this still turned out amazing. I used the whole can and added a tiny bit of almond milk. This pudding is delicious.
So happy you love this! Thanks Becca!!
This pudding is beautiful and I want to shove it all in my face right now! Also, if I were my mom, I’d be married with two kids already too! How’s married with two cats instead? Baby steps…
🙂
Thanks Sarah!
This looks so great! I just popped a chia seed pudding in the fridge – cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla. Once it’s done…gelling(?)…I’m going to try and beautify it like yours! Thanks for the inspiration!
oh yum! I love those flavors!
I’ve been thinking that I haven’t had chia pudding in a while . . . I have some coconut kefir in the fridge and I feel it would make a deligthful pudding:)
Oh I bet that would be awesome! Hope you love this!
I have yet to try chia pudding but you’ve convinced me ;). This looks so good and I love all those colorful toppers!
No way, really? I would think it would be something you’d love. Thanks Laura!
This looks so good! You’ve added such fun flavors 🙂
Thanks Nik!
Is the drizzle peanut butter? These look so pretty by the way!
It’s a drizzle of almond butter, but peanut butter would be great too! Thanks!
YUM. This is wonderful. I haven’t made chia pudding in forever and love the idea of making it with coconut milk!
Thanks Jenna! 🙂
Congrats to your parents on 30 years! I had to laugh at your comment about “not being able to imagine being married at age 21” because that’s exactly what I did! Now, almost 3 years later I am still so so happy I did.
NO way! Really? that is so awesome, congrats!!
Thank you so much!
I’m with you on the whole relationship thing. My mom got married to my dad at 19. I’m 20 and I’m obsessed with a boyband and sometimes watch Disney Channel. I don’t understand.
This chia pudding THOUGH…. I’ve never actually tried it, even though I’ve always wanted to. You’re inspiring me!
HAHA! SAME HERE! 🙂
Thank you so much! So excited to inspire…but um you totally inspire me too. Seriously!