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This creamy Coconut Chia Pudding recipe is made with coconut milk, maple syrup, and shredded coconut. This creamy coconut chia pudding is an easy & healthy make ahead breakfast!

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Amazing Coconut Cream Chia Seed Pudding

  • Easy to Make – Stir all ingredients together and seal into jars and refrigerate. It’s that easy!
  • Triple Coconut Flavor – With coconut cream, shredded coconut, and coconut extract, Coconut Lovers will beam!
  • Perfect for Meal Prep – This make-ahead breakfast can be made in big batches the night before and enjoyed throughout the week!

My Favorite Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe

Stop all searches for an easy coconut chia pudding. Today’s creamy and luscious coconut chia pudding recipe is made with coconut milk, just a few minutes of prep, and a total of 5 ingredients. Coconut lovers, chia pudding lovers, and those who are just curious, gather ‘round because we’re making something beautiful, sweet, and satisfying. Grab your cutest jars, we’re heading to the kitchen to whip up delicious coconut chia seed pudding! 

What is Chia Pudding?

What is chia pudding? Chia pudding is a delicious, no-cook recipe for a dessert-worthy pudding that’s made with chia seeds. The chia seeds are used to thicken the sweetened mixture to create a pudding-like texture.

For coconut chia pudding, I’ve taken classic chia pudding and amped up the coconut factor by three. This chia coconut pudding recipe is packed with coconut extract, shredded coconut, toasted coconut, and the base that already includes full-fat coconut milk.

Angled shot of coconut milk chia pudding on a metal serving tray with a bowl of coconut whip in the background.

Psst… Coconut Lovers, I think you’ll like these… Peanut Butter Coconut Balls • Chocolate Coconut Candy Clusters • Coconut Chocolate Bars • Breakfast Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

Creamy Coconut Chia Pudding Ingredients

If you’ve been around Beaming Baker long enough, you’re probably accustomed to our 5 ingredient and 3 ingredient recipes. This coconut chia seed pudding is a reader favorite because it calls for so few ingredients. Check it out:

  • Full-fat coconut milk
  • Coconut extract
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Chia seeds
  • Shredded coconut
  • Optionally: coconut whip, toasted coconut
Coconut chia pudding recipe ingredients include coconut extract, chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and shredded coconut.

How to Make Coconut Chia Pudding with Coconut Milk

Today, we’re going to learn how to make coconut chia pudding with coconut milk! Make sure to use full-fat coconut milk, since reduced fat coconut milk will be too liquidy for the right pudding texture and taste.

  1. Set aside 3 mini jars—these are the jars you will use to store your this recipe.
  2. Scoop full-fat coconut milk into a bowl and melt it. Whisk until smooth and liquidy. Whisk in coconut extract and maple syrup to taste. Add more for a sweeter taste, less for a less sweet pudding.
Two photos showing How to Make Coconut Chia Pudding – adding maple syrup, coconut, and chia seeds to coconut milk.
  1. Whisk in the chia seeds and coconut shreds until you get a well-mixed coconut cream chia seed pudding mixture. Allow to thicken. Whisk to evenly distribute the chia seeds and work through any clumps that remained.
  2. Pour the mixture into the jars. You can use a measuring cup with a lip for easier pouring (mine is 1/4 cup), or a spoon that will fit into the jar.
Two photos showing How to Make Coconut Chia Pudding - whisking the pudding and pouring it into jars.
  1. Cover and refrigerate the jars for 2-4 hours, or overnight. Serve with coconut whip or toasted coconut and enjoy!

How Long Can I Keep This Coconut Chia Seed Pudding For?

If you use fresh ingredients, you can keep your coconut chia seed pudding for 5-7 days. Remember, the less fresh the ingredients, the fewer days you can keep your pudding. Same applies for chocolate chia pudding.

Closeup front shot of finished coconut chia pudding recipe.

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5 from 17 votes
Servings: 3 – 6 servings

Easy Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe

Thick ‘n creamy coconut chia seed pudding packed with creamy, luscious texture and divinely sweet coconut flavor. Made with just 5 ingredients!
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
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Ingredients 

Coconut Chia Pudding

Optional Topping

Instructions 

  • Scoop entire can of coconut milk into a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 10-second increments in the microwave until fully melted. Whisk until thoroughly mixed. Stovetop Instructions in Notes.
  • Add coconut extract and maple syrup to taste. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add chia seeds and coconut shreds, whisking until well incorporated. Allow to set for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk a few more times to stir through clumps and evenly distribute chia seeds. Pour mixture into mini jars, filling each jar almost to the top.
  • Refrigerate for 2-4 hours (or overnight if desired) to allow chia pudding to thicken. The longer you refrigerate it, the thicker it’ll be. Optionally, top with coconut whip and toasted coconut chips. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
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Notes

*I used 3 tablespoons of maple syrup. Use less if you like it less sweet, more if you like it sweeter.
Stovetop Instructions: set a medium saucepan over low heat and transfer the entire can of full-fat coconut milk into the pan. Heat and stir just until melted and completely smooth. Transfer to a heatproof bowl.
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container, such as these mini jars, for up to 5-7 days.
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American
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42 Comments

  1. B says:

    I was wondering is it 3 teaspoons or 3 tablespoons of coconut shredsโ€ฆthank you for answering:)

    1. Demeter Trieu says:

      It’s 3 tablespoons! Not sure why that wasn’t showing up for you. Thanks for checking, B! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Leena says:

    How can I make this without coconut extract? It is not so easy to find where I live.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Hi Leena. If you canโ€™t get coconut extract, donโ€™t worry itโ€™s okay to leave it out. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

  3. Mors Alfabesi Bileklik says:

    5 stars
    The flavors in this recipe were absolutely delicious! The coconut is so creamy!!

    Thanks…

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Thanks! So happy you liked it!

  4. Sandra says:

    5 stars
    My kids really enjoyed this!! I love that you added coconut, it make it more creamy and delicious!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      The creamier the better!

  5. Juliane says:

    5 stars
    This is making me hungry and I just ate ๐Ÿ˜‚

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      LOL this chia pudding definitely had that effect! ๐Ÿ˜‚

  6. Allyson Zea says:

    5 stars
    The flavors in this recipe were absolutely delicious! The coconut is so creamy!!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      I know, thereโ€™s really nothing like chia pudding made with coconut cream!

  7. Catalina says:

    5 stars
    Coconut pudding! What a great idea for a healthy family dessert!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Itโ€™s always a crowed pleaser!

  8. Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says:

    Looks seriously amazing! I would love to make this!

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      I know youโ€™re gonna love it!

  9. Debbie says:

    5 stars
    Seems like I’ve waited my whole life for this flavor & texture combo!
    Seriously Demeter, have you thought about putting together a cookbook? I know it would be hard work, but you already have so many recipes and categories. It could spread the word about Beaming Baker. I know I’d buy it! ๐Ÿ˜‹

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Aww thank you so, so much Debbie! ๐Ÿ˜Š Iโ€™m absolutely thrilled that you enjoyed the pudding. Isnโ€™t the texture seriously the best? Nothing but creamy, coconutty goodness. ๐Ÿ˜‹

      As for the cookbook, itโ€™s definitely something Iโ€™ve dreamed about. Itโ€™s good to know that if I do, youโ€™ll be there to enjoy it. โค๏ธ

  10. Beth says:

    5 stars
    This is one of the best pudding recipes I’ve made in a long time. I just made this yesterday, and it was absolutely delicious.

    1. Demeter | Beaming Baker says:

      Wow thatโ€™s quite the complement, Beth! ๐Ÿ˜„ So happy you enjoyed it!