Prep time:

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time:

Serves: 4

5tbsp Chia Seeds

1 Can Coconut Milk

1tsp Vanilla Essence

1 Level tbsp Sugar (Optional)

½ Pineapple

1 Mango

3 Passionfruit

This is a healthy, vegan version of rice or semolina pudding. Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 oil and other nutrients, so are worth a try, especially in a sweet pudding. The end result does look a bit like miniature frogspawn, I admit, but I promise you that it is very tasty

  1. Mix coconut milk (warm slightly to melt solid part if needed), vanilla essence and chia seeds together. Stir in a little sugar to taste, then pour into ramekins or small bowls and leave to set for at least 3 hours (or overnight). Slice pineapple into strips (sprinkle with a little sugar if desired) and griddle (or grill) for 5 minutes until slightly caramelised.
  2. Make the mango and passionfruit sauce by mashing the mango and passion fruit together and sieving to make a smooth sauce. Place pineapple on top of the coconut chia, pour on some sauce and serve.

  • words:
  • pictures: David Merewether
  • styling: Helen Barton

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