Passionfruit Chia Pudding (Printable)

Creamy chia pudding blended with passionfruit puree and fresh coconut, perfect for a light refreshing treat.

# Components:

→ Chia Pudding

01 - 1 2/3 cups coconut milk, full fat canned
02 - 1/3 cup chia seeds
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Passionfruit Purée

06 - 4 passionfruits, pulp only
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional for sweetness

→ Toppings

09 - 1/3 cup fresh coconut, thinly sliced or shredded
10 - Extra passionfruit pulp, optional
11 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until thoroughly combined.
02 - Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes, then stir again to prevent chia seeds from clumping together.
03 - Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until pudding reaches thick, creamy consistency.
04 - In a small bowl, combine passionfruit pulp, lime juice, and maple syrup if desired. Mix thoroughly and adjust sweetness to taste.
05 - Divide chilled chia pudding evenly into four serving glasses or bowls, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Spoon passionfruit purée generously over each serving. Top with fresh coconut shreds, additional passionfruit pulp, and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes of actual work, then does the heavy lifting while you sleep.
  • That tangy-sweet passionfruit keeps you from feeling like you're eating something virtuous, because it tastes like dessert.
  • Naturally vegan and dairy-free without tasting like a compromise or apology.
02 -
  • That 10-minute rest after mixing isn't optional—skip it and you'll end up with separated pudding where the chia sinks to the bottom and everything else stays thin and disappointed.
  • Full-fat coconut milk makes or breaks this; light coconut milk will give you something closer to skim milk texture no matter how long you chill it.
03 -
  • If your passionfruit is particularly sour, add a bit more maple syrup, but remember that lime juice also helps balance the tartness without adding sweetness.
  • A 50-50 blend of coconut milk and coconut cream elevates this from good to absolutely decadent, and it's worth doing at least once to know the difference.
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