Creamy Valentine Chia Pudding Bowl
A quick and easy creamy chia pudding bowl with coconut milk, pomegranate seeds, and cookie crumbles, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any wholesome dessert craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (40 g) black chia seeds
- 1/2 cup (80 g) fresh or frozen pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup (60 g) crumbled cookies (shortbread, sugar cookies, or gluten-free almond cookies)
- Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts (e.g., pistachios), extra maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk and maple syrup in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle chia seeds evenly over the liquid and stir briskly to prevent clumping.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Stir once or twice during the first hour to keep chia seeds evenly distributed.
- If the pudding is too thick in the morning, stir in a splash of coconut milk or water to loosen it.
- Rinse pomegranate seeds and crumble cookies while pudding chills.
- Spoon the chia pudding into serving bowls or jars and top with pomegranate seeds and cookie crumbles. Add optional toasted coconut flakes or nuts if desired.
- Serve immediately or keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. Add cookie toppings just before serving to maintain crunch.
Notes
Stir the pudding once or twice during the first hour of chilling to prevent clumps. Use full-fat coconut milk for best creaminess. Add cookie toppings just before serving to keep them crunchy. You can substitute almond or oat milk for a lighter version but expect a thinner texture. For a chocolate twist, add cocoa powder to the base. Toast nuts or coconut flakes before serving for extra aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximatel
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 16.5
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 27.5
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 5.5
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