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Coconut Overnight Chia Bowls

Overnight chia bowls are saving my summer mornings! No matter how early the sun rises, I still struggle to find any motivation for a hot breakfast. A naturally sweet, healthy bowl whisked together the night before is much more my speed.

I love that you can add just about any fruit to these vegan, gluten-free, paleo bowls so you can use up whatever’s in your fridge. The pure, rich taste of coconut – from the trifecta of milk, water, and raw flakes – goes well with just about everything. Of course the shell bowls are optional, but it’s a fun way to take these bowls from weekday to weekend!

Naturally sweet overnight chia bowls loaded with coconut & your favorite fruit! Freshly cracked coconut bowls take this breakfast from weekday to weekend.

More than anything, the fun of this recipe is learning how easy it is to crack a fresh coconut! All it takes is a hammer, screwdriver, and two minutes to tap it open.

I admit that I can sometimes be a grinch for form over function, but fresh coconut bowls are a really fun way to make a casual brunch feel special. Saveur Basics has a great straightforward demonstration.


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Naturally sweet overnight chia bowls loaded with coconut & your favorite fruit! Freshly cracked coconut bowls take this breakfast from weekday to weekend.

You can use the sweet coconut water in the chia pudding or just drink it chilled. The flavor is so much richer than anything bottled!

Naturally sweet overnight chia bowls loaded with coconut & your favorite fruit! Freshly cracked coconut bowls take this breakfast from weekday to weekend.

Coconut Overnight Chia Bowls

Mountain Cravings
Naturally sweet overnight chia bowls loaded with coconut & your favorite fruit! Freshly cracked coconut bowls take this breakfast from weekday to weekend.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 378 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 can whole coconut milk (7 oz.)
  • 1/3 cup coconut water
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh fruit like pineapple, melon, kiwi, & berries
  • drizzle of honey

Fresh Coconut Bowls

  • 1 fresh coconut
  • clean dishtowel
  • hammer
  • screwdriver

Instructions
 

The Day Before

  • Whisk chia seeds, shredded coconut, coconut milk, water, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Assembling the Bowls

  • Stir the chia pudding and scoop into two coconut bowls.
  • Top with fresh fruit and drizzle with honey.

How to Split a Fresh Coconut

  • Set the coconut on the folded dishtowel to keep it from rolling, with the three eyes facing up.
  • Gently tap the screwdriver into one of the eyes and twist to create a hole. Pour the coconut water into a jar.
  • Turn the coconut on its side and lightly hammer around the circumference until a crack forms. Continue tapping until the coconut splits into two halves.
Keyword American, Breakfast, Gluten Free, Healthy Eats, Low Carb, Paleo, Summer, Under 30 Minutes, Vegan, Vegetarian
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29 June 2018 Tagged With: American, Breakfast, Gluten Free, Healthy Eats, Low Carb, Paleo, Under 30 Minutes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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