Piña Colada Chia Pudding
Piña Colada Chia Pudding is a tropical, no-bake dessert or breakfast that transforms the classic cocktail into a healthy, spoonable treat. It typically features chia seeds soaked in a blend of coconut milk and pineapple juice, often sweetened with maple syrup or honey. The dish is a modern, health-conscious fusion, drawing inspiration from the Caribbean origins of the Piña Colada.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of healthy fats and fiber, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates. It provides a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and magnesium from the chia seeds, and a serving generally falls in the 250-350 calorie range.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 14 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 260 mg |
| Magnesium | 95 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 240 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 5 g |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a creative example of 'healthifying' a famous cocktail into a wholesome meal. Nutritionally, it's unique for its high soluble fiber content, which creates the pudding texture and promotes satiety.
