Simple Coconut Lime Chia Pudding With Fresh Lime & Matcha

Add some citrus zest to your breakfast with our simple coconut lime chia pudding, with optional matcha. The coconut chia pudding is flavoured with zest and juice from fresh lime, and topped with fresh raspberries and creamy coconut. This easy make-ahead breakfast is perfect for busy mornings.

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What is chia pudding?

Chia pudding is a simple dish made by soaking chia seeds in liquid, like yoghurt, milk or a non-diary milk option like coconut or almond milk. Chia seeds are the tiny black, brown or white edible seeds edible from a type of Salvia plant. They are very popular in dishes as they contain protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

Soaked chia seeds absorb up to 12 times their weight in water, transforming into a gelatinous mix that makes the idea base for a flavoured pudding. Simply add some sweetener (like maple syrup) and your choice of flavours to the mix or as a topping.

This recipe combines fresh lime juice and zest with coconut milk, topped with extra lime, coconut cream, coconut flakes and fresh raspberries.

Coconut lime chia pudding ingredients

To make coconut lime chia pudding, you’ll need:

• 4 Tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup coconut milk
• zest and juice of 1 fresh lime
• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon matcha powder, optional (for colour)
• pinch salt
• 1/3 cup coconut cream (or coconut yoghurt)
• fresh raspberries
• 1 Tablespoon coconut flakes
• additional lime slices and zest for garnish

For the coconut milk in this recipe, we’ve used the lighter style of coconut milk bought in a long-life carton like other non-dairy milks. You could also use full fat coconut milk from a can for a richer pudding, but be aware that this will change the calorie content.

Which limes should you use?

We used Tahitian limes (also known as Persian or Bearss limes) in this recipe, largely because I have 2 trees that are covered in ripe fruit that needs to be used. Tahitian limes have a bright, tart and slightly sweet flavour profile.

You could also use key limes (also known as Mexican limes or West Indian Limes). These are a little sweeter and more aromatic than Tahitian limes, so you may wish to reduce the maple syrup sweetener in this recipe. Just do a quick taste test as you create the mixture and adjust to your preference.

If you are using store bought limes, as this recipe uses the lime zest, it’s a good idea to remove any citrus wax first.

Method

If you are using matcha powder to add colour, place the matcha powder in a small bowl with a little warm water and whisk well to combine. This will avoid any clumps of matcha in your chia pudding.

Place the chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, matcha (if using), salt, lime juice and zest in a jug and whisk well to combine. Cover and place in the fridge. After about 10 minutes, remove the jug and whisk the mixture again. This will help stop the chia seeds from clumping at the bottom. Return the jug to the fridge and allow to soak for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Remove the chia mixture from the fridge and spoon into your choice of serving dishes: small glass dishes, jars or bowls are idea.

Top each dish with coconut cream, lime slices, fresh raspberries and coconut flakes and finish with a dusting of extra lime zest.

Serves 2.

Making ahead and storage

As chia seeds need to be soaked for a least 4 hours, this recipe is ideal for making the day before and leaving overnight. Just add the toppings in the morning.

Prepared chia pudding will keep well covered in the fridge for up to 3 days (or up to 5 if you add the toppings later).

Chia pudding mixture can also be made ahead and frozen for easy meal prep for busy mornings. Make sure to freeze without the coconut cream/yoghurt and any toppings. Frozen chia puddings will keep for up to 2 months in well covered air-tight containers. Leave enough space between the pudding and the lid for it to expand. When ready to use, defrost in the fridge overnight and stir well before adding the toppings.

More lime and fresh citrus recipes

For more tasty lime recipes, try our strawberry and lime granita, coconut and lime rice with cilantro or small batch lime marmalade. Or explore more flavours that go with lime and ways to use up lots of limes.

You’ll find lots more tasty citrus recipes to try on our recipes page.

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