Apparently I’m really into breakfast: despite Monday’s post, I have another breakfast recipe to share. This time it’s on the sweeter side. But before we get to that, here’s somethings for my friend in the UK to get excited over…at least those who love breakfast as much as I do:
London’s first cereal cafe will serve more than 100 types from around the world
That alone is enough reason to plan my next trip back hah! So remember that bag of coconut flour I picked up in Sri Lanka? I finally tore it neatly cut it open last night to see what it’s all about. For those of you unfamiliar with coconut flour, it is essentially flour made from dried coconut meat that has been ground into a very fine powder.
Although I bought it with no idea what I planned to do with it, I was more impressed with its nutritional profile:
- Moderate effect on blood sugar levels, making it ideal for diabetics and/or those eating a low-carb diet
- Higher protein content than wheat flour: 19g per 100g of coconut flour versus 10g per 100g in wheat flour
- High in lauric acid, a healthy saturated fat that is essential for immune health & healthy skin
- High in manganese, which boost immunity & thyroid health
For those of you who eat a gluten-free diet, coconut flour would be a great alternative to try. I’ve pinned various recipes that incorporate coconut flour including baked goods, waffles, pancakes and so forth yet I start off using it raw in the form of chia pudding- typical. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the last 24 hours, it’s that coconut flour absorbs SO MUCH liquid due to it’s fiber content- definitely something to consider when I start baking with it.
I experimented with a Coconutty Apple Chia Pudding last night before going to bed and woke up with high hopes. Although I loved the coconut flavor that the flour added, overall it tasted a bit dry, meal-y & kinda meh. The apple & cinnamon were the only saving grace. Fortunately doctoring it up with some extra milk & nut butter did the trick!
This Coconutty Apple Chia Pudding turned into a breakfast I’d make again…and again. Then again, you know that- I wouldn’t be blogging about the recipe if it didn’t taste fab:
[yumprint-recipe id=’11’]How do you use coconut flour?
What’s your favourite cereal? Bran Flakes & Cinnamon Toast Crunch for me 🙂
Keep the breakfast recipes coming, personally its my favorite meal of the day so I’m always up for new ideas! And that cereal restaurant is the most amazing thing, we need that in the states! My fav cereal is raisin bran 🙂
Dude I’m still amazed by the Chobani cafe in New York- amazing!
Breakfast is one of my favorite recipes – this summer I was starting to favor dinner more – but (am not sure if its the weather or not) I am back to breakfast eating and loving mode again! Speaking of which, this is one heck of a unique recipe – I have never ever thought of combining coconut flour and chia in a pudding – BRILLIANT lady!
I bake on and off with coconut flour – I did not realize it was a low GI flour – my mom is diabetic and this would be perfect for baking eats for her!
So – as much as I love breakfast – I am not a huge fan of cereal – I used to have a thing for raising bran about 10 years ago – but I cannot seem to give up my oats these days!
I’m with you about oats–> I would much rather tuck into a bowl of that than cereal!
That looks delicious! Can you believe I still have yet to try chia seeds?
You must try them in oatmeal- the end result is phenomenal 🙂
I do like coconut flour – I usually use it for pancakes/waffles and mugcakes! However, I’ve never actually had chia pudding. I’m probably missing out.
If you’re a fan of chia seeds in your oatmeal, defo try out chia pudding!
Yum I love coconut flour! but one thing I definitely suggest you do is sweeten with coconut sugar if you can find it – it’s low glycemic and gives this caramelly flavor to my coffee! Also try a coconut flour mug cake – SO GOOD!
I’ve never tried coconut sugar but heard great stuff about it 🙂
Really, could this delicious bowl really only be made of mainly fruit, coconut flour, and almond milk?! It looks super rich and carby!
I LOVE coconut flour! I eat it almost every day. I usually make this same bowl but with additional oats and eggwhites 🙂
Khusboo this looks so delicious!! I love having a big healthy breakfast so definitely trying this!!
Thanks so much, Ami & hope you enjoy it 🙂
OHH MY. I want this all over my face right meooww.
DO IT!
I saw that link to the cereal cafe a few days ago – I’m so excited! I will be sure to go and report back. I’ve heard they’re serving oreo cereal?!
As much as I love Oreos, I found the cereal variety a bit disappointing- let me know what you think :)!
Ohhhh… I haven’t made chia pudding in forever! I love the coconut flour in this. Making ASAP. Rock on.
Woot let me know how you like it 🙂
You hadn’t tried coconut flour before?? I’m shocked 😉 . Honestly, though it’s a daily staple for me and I’m even picky about the brand I use. My favourite way is stirring it into Greek yogurt along with some sweetener like honey for delicious flavour and thick creaminess. Then obviously topped with almond butter.
I’m not usually a fan but your idea of adding coconut flour is awesome.
Hope this recipe changes your opinion of chia pudding 😀