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Toasted Coconut Chia Pudding

By Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn

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Chia pudding in small white bowl topped with blueberries next to chia pudding in mason jar topped with shredded coconut.
Photo by Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn

Chia seeds thicken this dairy-free pudding as it sits: it's the perfect healthy, make-ahead dessert!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    3 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup toasted-coconut almond milk
Pinch of salt
Berries of your choice (optional)
Unsweetened toasted coconut flakes (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, then divide the mixture into serving bowls or jars and allow them to sit in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours to set.

    Step 2

    If desired, serve the puddings topped with your favorite berries and/or coconut flakes.

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From Tone It Up | Balanced and Beautiful: 5-Day Reset for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit © 2018 by Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn. Published by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
TagsPuddingDessertChia SeedSeedSnackDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadNo-CookHarper CollinsCookbooks

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