Healthy Pina Colada Chia Pudding – Recipe of the Week
This recipe was found on a website called thegestationaldiabetic.com. Obviously, since it comes from a gestational diabetes website, there isn’t any alcohol in the recipe but it does use the flavors one would find in a Pina Colada.
I came across this site by accident but loved the way Traci breaks her site into sections. She has tabs at the top of the site that show Starter Guide (newly diagnosed Diabetics – Gestational or not), Recipes, Glycemic Index, Low Carb Fast Food (thought this was genius to add), and Meal Plans.
Traci boasts that this recipe is a low-carb (under 30 carbs), no-cook breakfast, snack, or dessert. She does suggest if this is a snack or dessert, you’re good to go, but if it is going to be breakfast eat two eggs or a low-carb protein bar along with it to get in extra protein. If that doesn’t suit your tastes, exchange the coconut milk for more Greek yogurt to get in the extra protein, but watch the carbs.
Healthy Pina Colada Chia Pudding Recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Pineapple Chunks (Fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup Plain Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
1 15 oz. can Lite Coconut Milk (personally, prefer Thai Kitchen)
1 1/2 teaspoons Honey
3 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
1/4 cup Sliced Almonds
6 Tablespoons unsweetened Shredded Coconut
Lime Zest (optional)
Directions:
Add the pineapple, Greek yogurt, coconut milk, honey, and chia seeds to the blender and blend until well combined. If not using a blender, stir all ingredients together until well-mixed.
Transfer the mixture to three bowls in equal portions.
Top with almonds and coconut shreds, and lime zest if desired.
Suggestions:
~ Blend everything except the almonds and coconut shreds and make it a smoothie.
~ Broil the shredded coconut and almonds on low on a baking sheet for about 2 minutes to add flavor. The coconut will turn brown and crispy.
~ If this is a snack or dessert, you’re good to go, but if it is going to be breakfast then, eat two eggs or a low-carb protein bar along with it to get in extra protein.
~ You can exchange the coconut milk for more Greek yogurt to get in the extra protein but watch the carbs.
Hopefully, this week’s recipe provides a touch of spring in your step and takes you to the islands if not in reality, then in spirit for the day! Aloha 🐠
Make sure to check out other recipes that we think are great and check back frequently for additional recipes in the future! You can also schedule an appointment with one of our Nutritionists/Diabetes Educators to help work with you on an eating plan that will work for your lifestyle.
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