By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
208 cal · 125 min
Coconut Almond Chia Seed Pudding
Recipe GLPR564883ed0d05b4
A creamy, nutrient-rich pudding made with vanilla almond milk and chia seeds, topped with toasted almonds and sweet coconut flakes. This make-ahead dessert requires minimal preparation and delivers a satisfying texture with a pleasant nutty flavor profile. Perfect for breakfast or a light, plant-based dessert.
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Ingredients
2 cups vanilla almond milk
½ cup chia seeds
¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds
4 teaspoons sugar, divided (optional)
Directions
Pour the vanilla almond milk into a large mixing bowl or pitcher.
Add the chia seeds to the almond milk and stir well to combine, ensuring no clumps form.
Fold in half of the sweetened shredded coconut, reserving the remainder for topping.
If desired, add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
Divide the mixture evenly among four serving glasses or bowls.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the pudding reaches your desired thickness as the chia seeds absorb the liquid.
Before serving, stir each portion if needed, then top with the toasted slivered almonds and remaining sweetened coconut flakes.
Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.
Comments
This pudding is cheap and available everywhere in Charlotte—almond milk, chia seeds, coconut, almonds, and sugar all stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI without a special trip. The 125-minute time is honest for an overnight chill, though active hands-on time is under five minutes. The real cost driver is chia seeds, which run $8–12 per bag, but a small amount goes a long way across four servings, bringing the per-serving cost to around $1.50–2.00. The caveat is texture: this is one-note and fussy about hydration ratios; if the milk-to-seed ratio is off, you get soup or concrete, and it demands precise measuring. It reheats poorly and sits best as a same-night or next-morning dish, making it better for planned breakfasts than spontaneous dinners.
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