Green Tea Chia Bowl with Apple and Berries

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Green Tea Chia Bowl with Apple and Berries

Overnight chia pudding infused with matcha green tea and almond milk, thickened for 30 minutes then topped with fresh diced apple, blueberries, and shredded coconut. Light, nutrient-dense breakfast or snack with natural sweetness from agave honey.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 taza chia seeds, whole
  • 1 cucharada matcha green tea, ground
  • 1 ½ tazas almond milk, unsweetened
    coconut milk1:1vegan

    lighter flavor

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  • 2 cucharadas agave honey, liquid
    maple syrup1:1vegan

    earthier taste

  • 1 taza apple, diced small
  • 4 cucharadas blueberries, fresh
    raspberries1:1

    tartness increases

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  • 4 cucharadas shredded coconut, unsweetened
    chopped almonds1:1adds tree_nuts

    adds crunch

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine chia, matcha green tea, almond milk, and agave honey in a bowl and mix well

  2. 2

    Let sit for 30 minutes until chia doubles in size

  3. 3

    Transfer chia mixture to a small bowl

  4. 4

    Top with diced apple, blueberries, and shredded coconut

Good to Know

Storage

Covered in refrigerator up to 2 days

Make Ahead

Combine chia, matcha, milk, and agave up to 24 hours prior; add toppings just before serving

Serve With

Serve chilled or at room temperature

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not add toppings before soaking to avoid soggy apples and berries

Watch

Do not skip the 30-minute rest to avoid grainy texture from unhydrated chia

Substitutions

Vegan Options

almond milk
coconut milk1:1vegan

lighter flavor

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almond milk
oat milk1:1vegan

creamier

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agave honey
maple syrup1:1vegan

earthier taste

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General Alternatives

blueberries
raspberries1:1

tartness increases

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shredded coconut
chopped almonds1:1adds tree_nuts

adds crunch

Full guide →
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