Chia Seed Coconut Cream Pie Pudding
Chia seed coconut cream pie pudding is a creamy dessert that is good for you! But it doesn’t taste like that, it tastes just like dessert should. Rich, creamy, sweet, and satisfying.
If you haven’t ever bought chia before, and made it into dessert, do it now! You can order it on Amazon even, so it is so easy. 
Do you guys remember the coconut mango chia seed pudding I posted a little while back? It was so good it got me thinking, and I had to experiment with other flavor combinations. My husband LOVES coconut cream pie, so this was a natural option.
I am not a huge breakfast food eater, so I loved having an option that tastes like dessert, but is actually healthy, and that I could make in advance so that in the morning hustle and bustle I am not trying to come up with something for me to eat while my kids have pancakes or cereal.
But it does not have to be eaten plain, I stirred in some vanilla greek yogurt, fresh berries, and granola, and had it for breakfast several days in a row, mixing in different stuff each day so I wouldn’t get bored. Then I ate it plain as dessert. Honestly, it is just yummy. Make some, keep some in your fridge, and eat it! It has great health benefits and tastes amazing.
Is Chia seed pudding good for you? Yes!
And when it comes to chia pudding, Nielsen says chia, in general, is the healthyway to go. … Their omega 3 fatty acids help to fight inflammation, as part of a healthy diet. With fruit and maybe a bit of extra protein, it’s a complete meal that is so easy to grab and go
How long does chia pudding last?
How do you keep Chia seed pudding from clumping?
Over the course of the next half hour, whisk the pudding every ten minutes as it begins to thicken; this prevents the chia seeds from clumping. After the half hour is up, cover and keep refrigerated at least 3 hours or overnight. After 3 hours the pudding will have slightly thickened, but it will still be a bit runny.
Why is my pudding watery?
For a thick chia pudding, use 3/4 cup chia seeds.) Let sit for 5-10 minutes and then whisk again (this just helps prevent clumping). … If it’s too runny, whisk in more chia seeds and let it sit again until thickened. If it’s too thick, thin it with a touch of milk.
How long do you soak chia seeds?
Soak the seeds in almond milk or water (1/4 cup seeds to 1 cup liquid) until they take on a chewy texture reminiscent of tapioca pudding, about 20 minutes. Soaked chia seeds can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, so you can make a big batch at the start of the week.
More Ways to use Chia Seeds
- This Breakfast Parfait is Amazing!
- Or this Berry Delicious Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Almond Chia Seed Pudding
- Easy 5-minute Strawberry Chia Jam
- Pina Colada Chia Pudding
- Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl
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Chia Seed Coconut Cream Pie Pudding
Ingredients
- 4 Tbs Chia Seeds
- 1/2 Tbs Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Coconut Milk boxed or canned, full fat
- 1/2 cup Sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 Tbs Honey
Garnish
- Extra sweetened coconut flakes fruit, and granola
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a container with lid, stir well, making sure chia is well incorporated into the liquid.
- Refrigerate overnight, or for 5-6 hours
- Serve with sweetened coconut flakes garnish, fresh fruit, granola, etc.
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Melissa says
Does this call for canned coconut milk or something like Silk coconut milk?
Rachael says
Either one works. I used the boxed kind!
Diane Lynch says
how many servings does this make
Rachael says
It makes 4, 1/2 cup servings.
Chelsea says
Did you mean 1 Tsp of vanilla not 1 Tbsp of vanilla? I made this and the vanilla taste was very strong. I had to mix with a lot of yogurt and other toppings to help mask the vanilla flavor. I would definitely make this again – the recipe was easy and overall yummy- but next time I’ll use much less vanilla!
Rachael says
Chelsea, It is possible I had an older vanilla wasn’t as potent. I will retry the recipe and adjust as necessary. Thanks for the heads up!
Michelle says
Vanilla what? lol, sorry, maybe I should know this but vanilla extract, vanilla bean, vanilla yogurt??? It looks AMAZING!!!!
Rachael says
Vanilla extract! Thanks for asking.
Kineret says
Hi, it looks great! Can I use coconut cream? don’t have coconut milk…
Rachael says
Sure, this will also help it be a little sweeter, so it will taste even more like dessert! Yum!
Laura says
Do you add the 1/2 cup of coconut to the mixture it do you use it as garnish? Thanks!
Rachael says
Both! Thanks for asking. I will have to adjust that recipe description.
Marsha says
I have made this pudding and the mango pudding, and so delish. Thanks for posting.
Rachael says
Thank you for letting me know!
Cara says
This smells so good, but the texture is horrible. It did not have ANYTHING like a pudding-consistency and basically turned into moist, flubbery, chunky crumbles. I am going to have to find something to thin this down if it’s going to be a better consistency in order to eat it.
Rachael says
Oh no! That makes me so sad, I make chia puddings regularly, and have never had that problem. Did you use the canned or boxed coconut milk? Did you add yogurt?
Marianna says
Hi, I was wondering what the sugar count is in this receipe? I have to watch my sugar intack closely!
Tania says
Of course I had all these ingredients (*jumps for joy*)…and I just made this tonight! I licked the honey spoon clean (after I mixed the ingredients) and it was a wonderful flavor with the coconut milk! Yum! I can’t wait to try this for my breakfast! I have a peach I may add to it and some vanilla Greek yogurt.
I used canned coconut milk, raw honey and real vanilla extract (1 tsp as it is very strong). I will let you know how it turns out.
Thanks for sharing this recipe! You are very creative!! I found you via Pinterest.
Rachael says
That sounds awesome. I love mixing vanilla greek yogurt in, and the peaches sound amazing!
Tania says
Okay I forgot to come back and say how good it was! It’s so good I had a friend at work try it. Ive shared the recipe a few more times since and I’m still making it every once in awhil. today when I was getting dinner ready I saw a can of coconut milk in my pantry and I knew what I wanted for breakfast tomorrow!! 🙂
Rachael says
Thanks for taking time to come back! I am so glad you like it.
Martina says
Can I use unsweetened coconut flakes and adjust the amount of honey? We don’t have sweetened coconut flakes in stores here in Croatia.
Rachael says
Yes, you can! The beauty of this recipe is how much you can adapt and adjust it to your preference. I add whatever fruit I have on hand!
?Cathy says
I am sooo looking forward to making this. I’ve recently learned about chia puddings. Soo yummy. I miss coconut cream pie as I can no longer eat dairy. Thank you for sharing. I’ll make it tonight whether or not I have the flakes just because I know it’ll be yummy.
Rachael says
I hope you love it! Chia pudding is a great alternative.
Meredith says
I left my mixture in the refrigerator overnight and it did not set up like a pudding. It has the exact same consistency as when I mixed it together. I’m not sure what I did wrong.
Rachael says
Hmm I am not sure either. It might be the chia you used, try reducing the liquid if you make it again. I wish I could give you a more definitive answer, but I know this recipe has worked for me several times.
Joyce says
This is absolutely wonderful! A can of coconut milk is 1 2/3 cups, so I just topped it off with half and half. I used unsweetened coconut and it was sweet enough for me. Thank you! This will be made often!
Rachael says
Thank you Joyce! I love your addition. Thanks for sharing, and I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Melodi says
Not only do I love this recipe but I love the photography and where in the world did you get those cute glasses from? I’m so particular with what I drink/eat out of and the glass cup that you used for your coconut cream pie chia pudding seems perfect!
Carmen says
Hi Racheal! I am confused on the recipe. Do you soak the seeds (in almond milk or water) prior to mixing in with the other ingredients for the coconut cream pie chia pudding? And do you mix every 10 minutes for the first 30 minutes and then put in the frig to thicken overnight? Thank you so much!
Heather Frederickson says
This was absolutely delicious! I couldn’t stop eating it!
Marysa says
I love anything coconut, and this sounds so creamy and delicious. Great way to enjoy chia seeds!
ursula says
How many days can you keep it fresh in fridge?
Carmel says
How many calories are in this recipe?
Rachael says
Use it within 4-5 days, possibly up to a week, but it has never lasted that long at my house because I always eat it too fast.