Easy to make, and great for meal prepping breakfast for the week ahead, this delightful chia breakfast pudding loaded with fresh apricots, lime and coconut, will transport you to the tropics and have you starting the day off the right way.

This tangy apricot, chia and oat pudding with coconut milk is deliciously creamy with a light fresh taste. Super healthy and easy to make, there are only 6 ingredients. Enjoy for a healthy breakfast, refreshing dessert or satisfying afternoon snack. Store bought puddings are usually loaded with all sorts of funky ingredients, so making it from scratch at home with this recipe is a much healthier option.

I love serving this with whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes) for a healthy dessert. But you can also top it with fresh fruit and a drizzle of nut butter for a simple post workout snack or afternoon snack.

I’ve been on a chia pudding kick lately. Typically, I have a smoothie for breakfast and dessert, loaded up with fruit, nuts, and coconut whipped cream but chia seed pudding has been working more and more into my routine lately!

I love citrusy treats and what’s really great about this pudding is its super healthy and oh-so-simple to make. I make it the night before allowing the chia to do it’s magic and thicken the pudding. If you are in a hurry you can eat it after 30 minutes of sitting but it won’t be as thick.

Why I love Apricot Chia Breakfast Pudding: When I eat this delish dish for breakfast or lunch, I feel satisfied for hours. There is enough healthy fats, fiber and protein to keep me from getting hungry until mid afternoon. I love that!

Super healthy, with plenty of protein, fat and fiber

Refreshing, vibrant taste

Incredibly satisfying for breakfast, you will be full all morning

Balanced sweet-tart flavor

Easy to make, only takes 5 minutes

Healthy breakfast, dessert or snack

Health Benefits of Chia Oat Pudding

Is chia pudding healthy? Yes it’s incredibly healthy. Chia seeds contain antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Here are some of the health benefits:

Improves Elimination – Chia seeds are rich in soluble fiber and when combined with liquid, it expands and become very gelatinous. They lubricate the intestinal wall and act like a cleansing agent helping to move the toxins out of your body.\

Improves Digestion – Chia seeds are a prebiotic which helps your stomach produce the good bacteria you need to keep your digestive system working properly.

Prevents Blood Sugar Spikes  – The gel from chia that is formed in the stomach creates a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down so the conversion of carbohydrates to sugar is slowed down.

Improves Hydration – Many long distance runners use chia to stay hydrated.  Since it can absorb more than 10 times its weight in water chia helps you retain moisture and regulates the absorption of nutrients and body fluids, maintaining your electrolyte balance.

Helps With Weight Loss – Chia make you feel full because they absorb 10x their weight in water forming a bulky gel. They also slow down the absorption of carbs to control your appetite and reduce cravings. Healthy digestion aids weight loss and helps maintain your natural body weight.

High In Omega 3’s – Chia is the richest vegetable source for essential omega 3 fatty acids. These fats help reduce inflammation. They are also good for the proper function of adrenal and thyroid glands.

Serve this delicious creation in a bowl and load it up with berries, nuts, or nut butter! My personal favs to add are cashew butter, whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes) and mandarin segments. Oh my. So YUM!

Apricot Chia Breakfast Pudding

An absolutely delightful apricot healthy pudding – made sugar free and bursting with bright flavor! Chia seed pudding is a delicious breakfast or snack. Add toppings for extra healthy fats and texture!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword apricot chia breakfast pudding, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy chia pudding, healthy chia seed pudding

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups coconut or almond (or any other) milk
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
• 4 apricots, fresh, ripe
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder

Toppings Optional

• Whipped coconut cream –recipe below in notes
• Drizzle nut butter
• Fresh fruit or berries

Instructions

• In a medium bowl add the coconut milk, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and honey. Mix well until the ingredients are combined. Set aside and let the chia seeds soak up the liquid for about 10-15 minutes.

  Wash and pit the apricots. Slice thinly into half-moon slices.

  Layer the bottom of a jar or glass with a single layer of sliced apricots.

  Add a chia layer.

  Repeat this process with layers of apricot followed by chia mixture until the cup or jar is full.

  Top with chopped nuts, a sprinkle of coconut flakes or toppings of choice.

  Serve, or cover and stored overnight in the fridge.

   

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream 

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