For breakfast or dessert, this Sweet Ginger & Coconut Chia Seed Pudding is a naturally healing, anti-inflammatory treat that tastes as good as it will make you feel!
Adulting (ugh)
Can you believe I photographed and drafted this post on May 30th? (I’ts now almost Halloween!)
But life has been insanely busy to say the least, and I am sure you can relate!
Things here at Emily Kyle Nutrition have been quickly changing, and all for the better, but let me tell you, trying to run a business and this whole concept of adulting is NOT for the faint of heart 😉
As I reflect back on these past six months I have to say although the journey has been rough, I am so glad where I stand today. I have a clear vision of where I want my business to go, thanks to all of you who have shared with me what you would like to see more of – and more anti-inflammatory recipes were at the top of the list!
Sweet Ginger & Coconut Chia Seed Pudding
Let me first start off by saying that you do no not have to layer the delicious ginger sweet potato mixture with the cool coco-nutty chia seed pudding perfectly for this dish to taste good!
Simply throwing the two together in a Tupperware container as you run out the door for work in the morning will do.Â
Healthy eating is not about making Instagram worthy dishes, it is about finding something that tastes amazing, that also provides your body with nutritious and delicious ingredients that love your body back.
We All Want to Reduce Inflammation
No matter what stage of our healthy lifestyle journey, I think that we can all agree that we all want to reduce inflammation in some way or another.
Whether you are trying to manage a chronic health condition or experiencing the best health of your life, most of us can agree that wanting to avoid and/or reduce inflammation is a common goal to keep us feeling our best. Luckily, some of our favorite foods like sweet potatoes, ginger and chia seeds have the anti-inflammatory nutritional benefits to help us do just that!
I talk about my obsession with the health benefits of chia seeds all the time, and recently I have been exploring a new favorite functional food – GINGER! One of my favorite health benefits of ginger is the anti-inflammatory effects it can have on the body.
If you’re new to fresh ginger, have to fear!
This long and knobby rhizome may seem difficult to use at first, but once you get comfortable, its just like any other produce item you may normally use. I typically just use a vegetable peeler to peel off the outside flesh and slice the bare root, but for this recipe you can just use a small grater.
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- 4 small sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons of fresh water more if needed
- 2 cups vanilla coconut milk beverage
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut flakes
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake the sweet potatoes for 35-40 minutes, or until soft inside. Set aside and let cool. *Make chia seed pudding below while waiting for potatoes to cool.
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*Beginners Note: When making the chia seed pudding, choose a container with a tight fitting lid, as you will want to shake it vigorously before refrigerating. I use a mason jar!
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Add the coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon and cloves to your container and attach the lid.
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Shake the container vigorously for 60 seconds. This will ensure all of the chia seeds are coated with liquid and there will be no clumps in your pudding.
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Refrigerate at least 1 hour, and shake at least once in between.
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Once the potatoes are cool, scoop the flesh of the sweet potato into a food processor and discard the skins.
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Add the grated ginger and water to the food processor. Blend for several minutes until the mixture is completely smooth. Add more water if needed.
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Layer the chia seed pudding with the sweet potato mixture into four containers.
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Top with shredded coconut.
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Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy this Sweet Ginger & Coconut Chia Seed Pudding! If you’ve made it, please let me know in the comments below or tag me on Instagram and Facebook!
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Emily Kyle says
They there Donna! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your kind words! I would love to know how you like the chia seed pudding. And thank you so much for sharing with your mom, send her my best wishes for good health!
Donna says
Hi, Emily
Thanks for such a lovely recipe. It looks yummy!! Honestly, I’ve never tried this kind of pudding before. It’s also an anti-inflammatory recipe. My mom will love this one because she has been suffering from arthritis problem for the last few months. I’ll have to share the link to your recipe with her.
Emily Kyle says
Thanks, Jordan! Enjoy!
Jordan says
I love chia pudding and I love ginger! I can’t wait to try this take on one of my favorite desserts.
Emily Kyle says
Me too, I am obsessed with ginger!
Emily Kyle says
Thank you, Taylor!
Emily Kyle says
Sounds so yummy! Thanks, Deryn!
Emily Kyle says
Thank you so much, Sarah!
Emily Kyle says
Thank you, Lorie! But no worries, it will taste delicious no matter how it looks 😉
Emily Kyle says
Thank you so much, Julie!
Emily Kyle says
You are so kind, thank you Alisa!
Emily Kyle says
Thank you, Whitney! Mango chia pudding sounds delicious!
Whitney E. RD says
These look so beautiful and the flavor combo is so creative! I actually just made a mango chia pudding this morning but I can’t wait to try this seasonally flavored mix!
Alisa Fleming says
Wow, that is the prettiest chia pudding I’ve ever seen Emily! You could serve that in a restaurant.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
This looks incredible!!! We def all need more anti-inflammation foods and ginger is so amazing.
Lorie says
All about fighting inflammation and thus has to be the prettiest way to do it! Hope mine turn out just as gorgeous!
Sarah says
This looks so simply stunning and delicious Emily! I love ginger and chia puddings so this will be happening!
Deryn | Running on Real Food says
These are sooo pretty and they sound delish! I have a sweet potato chia pudding on my site to but I love how you’ve done yours with the ginger and spices. YUM!
Taylor Kiser says
Love those gorgeous layers! What a delicious way to start my day!
Rachel says
I love anything with ginger. This recipe looks really great. The combination of flavors is just perfect!