Kiwi and Raspberry Chia Pudding is naturally sweet and creamy. Make it ahead and keep it in the fridge for a quick and healthy snack anytime. {vegan, gluten-free, paleo, whole30, dairy free}
Kids are so hard to figure out. Know what I mean?
Take my oldest son for example. We spent many Saturdays coaxing him to join a team or go to soccer practice when he was younger. He was nervous, hated playing on teams where he didn't know anybody and was just a home body. Fast forward to middle school and he is head over heels in love with basketball. Since January 1, he has practiced 100 shots per day, every. single. day. I am so proud of him. Last night he tried out for a year round team without any friends doing it with him. That's a huge step for him. He tells me every day all he wants to do is play basketball. I love that boy.
As a mom, you can nag them, plead with them, encourage them, show them by example and even bribe them, but in the end, it must happen within them. Just hold on, have faith and keep on keeping on!
Have you guys tried chia pudding yet? It's all the rage. I love this gorgeous Kiwi and Raspberry Chia Pudding. I mean is there any better color combo than pink and green? I think not.
This looks so complicated but it's really not. Yes, it takes longer than pouring a bowl of cereal but is great for a special occasion.
The pink and green layers are basically thick smoothies and the bottom layer is just chia seeds and coconut milk. Chia seeds are nutrient powerhouses. They are full of omega 3 fatty acids, protein and calcium. Plus they fill you up! You'll be shocked by how filling this Kiwi and Raspberry Chia pudding is.
The chia pudding part firms up in the fridge after two hours or you can leave it overnight just like these Apple Pie Overnight Oats. It's great the next day for an afternoon pick me up.
You are going to love this Kiwi and Raspberry Chia Pudding. It's...
- filling
- naturally sweet
- beautiful
- full of nutrients
- high protein
- gluten free
- paleo and whole30
- vegan
- delicious!
Kiwi and Raspberry Chia Pudding
Ingredients
- Chia layer:
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 1 ½ cup coconut milk
- Pink Layer:
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 banana
- Green Layer:
- 1 banana
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 kiwis
- 3 pieces of ice or more
- 2 tablespoon coconut milk
Instructions
- First, stir together the chia seeds and 1 ½ cups milk.
- Place in fridge for at least two hours to set. When set proceed with recipe.
- Place the chia pudding layer in the bottom of two glasses.
- For pink layer, mix all ingredients in a high-powered blender. You want the mixture to be thick so the colors don't run together when you layer them in your glass.
- Gently pour the pink layer over top of chia layer.
- For green layer, mix all ingredients in a high-powered blender.
- Gently pour green layer on top of the pink layer.
- Top with sliced fruit.
- This makes two big servings or four small servings.
- If you need more sweetness add 1 tablespoon maple syrup to one of the layers.
Dannii says
These are so beautiful - I love the layering. We often make chia pudding, but I haven't tried t with kiwi before.
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
I love chia pudding! Yours is so pretty with the smoothie layers- I love it!
Erren says
These colours are absolutely beautiful! Looks so delicious and refreshing!
Brandi Crawford says
I love chia seeds. Great source of omega 3s. I need to try this!
Megan Marlowe says
These are the prettiest chip pudding cups I have ever seen. I love kiwis and raspberries so this smoothie is right up my alley and something I would make all the time! My kids would love it too!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Yay for your son Karen! So nice to see our kids work hard and do well at something they are passionate about! I totally love the color of these chia pudding cups. And they sound just delicious! I just recently saw that chia seeds are one of the best things for you too!
Karen Kelly says
I know they are so good for you, it's hard to believe they can actually taste good! Thanks Mary Ann!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
These are so pretty! And so refreshing! That is awesome that your son is discovering what he likes....these are the years of exploration! Have fun!!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Annie, I hope he keeps it up.
cakespy says
This is just about the prettiest health food I have ever seen.
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Jessie!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Chia pudding is freakin' delicious and so good for ya! I am loving this colour combination, girl! I think I would have to stare at it for, like, 10 minutes before devouring it, lol 😀 So awesome for your son to have such a love for sports! Good for him 🙂
Karen Kelly says
I agree, chia pudding is so good! Thanks Dawn.
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I love chia pudding! This one is (almost) to pretty to eat :). I love those colors.
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Kelsie!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Boy and I don't have human babies, but we do have fur babies... and I can say I can't figure them out either. 😉 Same with men, or at least my husband, he is FICKLE. lol. Anyways, I absolutely LOVE chia pudding and this one is so pretty, Karen!! LOVE the layers of color and flavors!! This is perfect for breakfast, snack time AND dessert! Cheers, girl - to a wonderful weekend!
P.S. Congrats to your son sticking with basketball!! I hope he goes far with it!
Karen Kelly says
I can't figure out fur babies either!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Chey!
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is says
That's so wonderful about your son -- so great he's found his passion! This chia pudding is STUNNING, I'm in love with those colors and layers, makes for such beautiful photos! And I love chia pudding, so definitely going to be giving this combo a try, so refreshing!
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Michelle!
Karen Kelly says
Hope you love it Michelle!
MySeeds says
This is so pretty we pinned it right away!
Part of getting kids to eat things sometimes, is if it looks good & the bright colors here are just so attractive. It also goes a step above other recipes in being good for you with the hidden vegetable (spinach) in there with the kiwi who's powerful flavor will hide the spinach taste. A kiwi, though smaller, has more vitamin C than an orange anyway.
If you run into 'texture trouble' with someone who doesn't enjoy the tapioca-type texture of the chia pudding bottom layer, you can also just as easily mix the same amount of seeds in with the fruity layers & blend it so it disappears.
Karen Kelly says
You are right!