Coconut Lime Chia Pudding: A Beachy Delight with a Zesty Twist!
Ah, the beach! Where the sun kisses your skin, the waves serenade your ears, and every day feels like a piña colada on the rocks. But let’s face it, life isn’t all beach umbrellas and tropical drinks. Sometimes, we need a quick, healthy snack that captures that ocean vibe without requiring a plane ticket to paradise. Enter: Coconut Lime Chia Pudding!
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Chia pudding? Sounds like something my pet hamster would eat!” But hold your sea horses, my friend! This magical concoction is about to become your new favorite beach-inspired treat. And with a splash of doTERRA Lime Essential Oil, we’re elevating this dessert from “meh” to “Oh my, I can almost hear the waves!”
Ingredients That Make Waves:
1/3 cup chia seeds (the little seeds that could! - I prefer white chia seeds but black or mixed work also)
1 cup coconut milk (the creamy goodness of the tropics or milk of choice)
2-4 drops doTERRA Lime Essential Oil (for that zingy beach vibe) Can also use - Lemon, Graefruit, Wild Orange, Tangerine, Green Mandarin - choices are endless with doterra.
1 drop doTERRA Madagascan Vanilla Essential Oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (to sweeten the deal)
A sprinkle of shredded coconut (because, why not? or some chopped pistachio, mint leaves)
Fresh fruit for topping (optional try pineapple, watermelon, mango or berries - highly recommended)
The Beachy Process:
1. Combine: In a bowl, mix together your chia seeds, coconut milk, lime essential oil, and sweetener of choice. Stir it like you’re trying to get the last bit of sunscreen out of the bottle—give it some serious elbow grease!
2. Chill Out: Cover your bowl and let it sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you want to be extra fancy. This is when the chia seeds transform into little gel-like wonders. They’re like the beach-goers soaking up the sun—just waiting to be fabulous!
3. Top It Off: When you’re ready to indulge, scoop out your pudding into a bowl and top it with shredded coconut and fresh fruit. If you feel wild, toss in a tiny umbrella for that extra beachy flair. Just make sure not to lose it to the wind; we don’t want any umbrella casualties!
4. Enjoy: Dig in, close your eyes, and let the flavors transport you to a hammock swaying between palm trees. Bonus points if you play some reggae music in the background!
Final Thoughts:
This Coconut Lime Chia Pudding is not just a treat; it’s a mini-vacation in a bowl! Plus, with the doTERRA Lime Essential Oil, you’re getting a boost of flavor and a hint of wellness—because who says you can’t have your pudding and eat it too?
So, grab your beach towel, whip up this pudding, and let the good times roll. Just don’t forget to invite me next time you’re sipping piña coladas on the sand! 🌴✨
ps - I only recommend doTERRA essential oils for food flavouring as I know and understand the testing and integrity that goes into the purest of oils on the planet. If using another brand please do your research. A good website I use to check the quality is source to you. It is a place where doTERRA's transparency on testing and sourcing hits the rubber and comes up smiling.
Check it out here.