Pineapple Chia Seed Pudding

5 from 1 vote

This pineapple chia seed pudding is an easy, delicious and quick option for a sweet breakfast or healthy dessert! This recipe combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with creamy chia seeds to create a pudding that is perfect for any time of the day!

Prep Time7

Cook Time3

Cooling time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Healthy desserts, sweet snack

Cuisine: American, Fusion

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Sonia

Ingredients

1 small pineapple
½ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
3 tablespoon chia seeds
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ tablespoon maple syrup (refined sugar-free) (or 1 tablespoon for sweeter taste)
Handful fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Peel the pineapple and cut half of the pineapple into chunks. Blend with ¼ cup of milk until smooth.
Pour the blended pineapple mixture into a pan, add chia seeds, and ½ tablespoon of maple syrup. Cook on medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup of cold milk with vanilla extract. Add the heated chia pineapple mixture and stir well to combine.
Serve the pudding into glasses or jars and place them in the fridge to set.
Finely dice the remaining pineapple into smaller chunks. Layer on top of the pudding and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Alternatively, layer pineapple with chopped mint leaves for a more flavorful topping. Keep in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Fresh mint: Fresh mint really takes this recipe to another level. The combination of fresh mint and pineapple is incredibly refreshing. Use it as a garnish, or for more flavor, finely chop the mint and mix it with pineapple chunks.
Pineapple: Make sure to use ripe pineapple for the best flavor. It should be fragrant and slightly soft to the touch.

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