Coconut Chia Seed Balance Bowl with Yogurt, Mango, Banana, Blackberries, and Pumpkin Seeds

Eat more fibre. Cut down on sugar. Meet your protein goals. There's so much one has to do just to stay healthy.

Start strong, conquering healthy eating goals—packed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and protein—without throwing yourself into a panic first thing in the morning. Mango and coconut Chia pudding provide the tropical flavors for this yogurt bowl which needs only the most gentle preparation, perfect for slow mornings—with light prep the night before to make it even easier on yourself.

What You'll Need

These are “eyeballed” approximations

1/2 banana

1/2 mango

1 handful blackberries

1 scoop pumpkin seeds, de-seeded

A couple of spoons of Greek plain yogurt

A couple of spoons Chia seed pudding prepared with coconut milk

Drizzle of honey, optional

Steps

The night before, prepare the Chia pudding in a jar using 1 part Chia seeds to 4 parts liquid.

Chia seed pudding:

1 tbsp black Chia seeds

2 tbsp coconut milk

2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk

Stir and cover before putting in the fridge overnight

Prepare the Fruit

Peel the banana and slice into rounds

Wash and peel the mango using a peeler

Using a small knife, slice the mango down the middle alongside the pit before cutting width-wise into strips

Greek Yogurt

Scoop a few spoonfuls of plain Greek yogurt into your favorite bowl, stirring beforehand to even out the consistency. Spread with a spoon to cover the bottom of the bowl.

Assembly

Assemble your bowl by adding the toppings—this part will rely on your artistry. Spoon the Chia seed pudding, arrange the fruit, and sprinkle the pumpkin seeds around the bowl as you see fit. The yogurt acts as a blank canvas.

A drizzle of honey is optional.