Creamy Valentines Chia Pudding Bowl Recipe with Pomegranate and Cookies
A luscious and creamy chia pudding bowl featuring full-fat coconut milk, fresh pomegranate seeds, and crunchy cookie crumbles. Perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast, dessert, or a wholesome treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 3–4 cookies, crumbled (buttery shortbread or favorite crunchy cookie)
- A sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk briskly for 1-2 minutes to disperse chia seeds evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow chia seeds to absorb liquid and thicken. If short on time, stir after 30 minutes to break up lumps, then chill again.
- Prepare toppings: remove pomegranate seeds from fruit, crumble cookies into bite-sized pieces, and toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes if using.
- Once pudding is set and creamy, stir well and spoon into serving jars or bowls. Top with pomegranate seeds, cookie crumbles, toasted coconut flakes, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Enjoy immediately or cover and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add cookie crumbles just before serving to maintain crunch.
Notes
If pudding is too thick, stir in a little more coconut milk. If too thin, add a teaspoon more chia seeds and chill longer. Add cookie crumbles just before serving to keep them crunchy. Can be made ahead and tastes better after sitting overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 7
Keywords: chia pudding, pomegranate, coconut milk, cookies, Valentine’s Day, healthy breakfast, vegan dessert, gluten-free