School is back in session. It's exciting, really. Although I love the freedom that summer brings, the new academic year always feels like a fresh start. A reboot. A chance to take what we learned in the previous year and better ourselves in the future one. A chance to try new approaches. Listen better. Laugh harder. All the mistakes, successes, and the in-between: a primer for the new year.
And so in the first few weeks of the reboot of 2014, I know I need to keep things simple. Healthy. Fresh. This coconut chia pudding with mango and blackberries is just that. The prep takes only minutes. I make mine the night before and voila! Breakfast of champions. Or school counselors. It is filling and refreshing—full of protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin C. Breakfast rebooted.
Coconut Chia Pudding with Mango and Blackberries
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups organic coconut milk full fat
- ¼ cup black or white chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey if not vegan
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 mango ripe and ready to eat, sliced
- 1 heaping cup blackberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 ½-3 hours, or overnight, until pudding has thickened.
- When ready to eat, stir, serve in small bowls and top with mango slices and blackberries.
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Hilary | For the Love of Basil
Oh my yummy! This looks amazing!
Tessa
Thank you, Hilary! One of my go-to breakfasts!
Alissa @ Big Eats Tiny Kitchen
Mango and blackberries! Nice...and i love chia pudding. Mmmm. Great snack.
Tessa
I've become a little obsessed with blackberry and mango combo - now I don't want one without the other!
Liz
Looks awesome Tess! You are the creative chef I will never be!
Tessa
Thanks, Liz!
Katie
That looks delicious and I am jealous of your school schedule. It really does seem like the way to live life.