Coconut Chia Pudding with Fresh Strawberry Purée and Crunchy Granola
Coconut Chia Pudding with Fresh Strawberry Purée and Crunchy Granola
Ingrediënten
For the coconut chia pudding:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- For the strawberry purée:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped into similar-sized pieces
- 1 to 2 teaspoons coconut sugar optional, to taste
For the granola:
Makes 15 servings
- 2 cups whole rolled oats
- ½ cup nuts almonds or unsalted cashews
- ½ cup seeds sesame, sunflower, pumpkin
- ¼ cup coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened chopped dried fruit cranberries, cherries, raisins, apricots
- Pinch of sea salt
Servings: 4
Instructies
Coconut Chia Pudding:
- Mix all the ingredients for the coconut chia pudding.
- Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes to warm slightly.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Strawberry Purée:
- Place the strawberries and sugar in a heavy-based saucepan.
- Cook over a gentle heat for 5 to 7 minutes, lowering the heat if the sugar and berries seem to be sticking.
- The sugar should dissolve, the juices should be released, and the fruit should begin to break down.
- Cool and blend in a food processor.
- Strain with a sieve, pressing down with the back of a spoon to extract all the juice.
- Cover and refrigerate.
Granola:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Place the oats, nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes in a bowl.
- Heat the coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla extract gently in a small pan until combined.
- Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and stir to coat.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and level it.
- Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until it turns golden brown.
- Keep an eye on the granola and stir it to prevent excessive browning around the edges.
- Once it’s cool, stir in the dried fruit.
- This granola will keep for up to 3 weeks in an airtight container.
Assembly:
- Serve all three components (coconut chia pudding, strawberry purée, and granola) chilled together in a serving bowl.
- Enjoy your Coconut Chia Pudding with Fresh Strawberry Purée and Crunchy Granola!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
The strawberry purée can be refrigerated, and the granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
