Plum, Pear and Beet Chia Pudding
Dairy free, Egg free, Gluten Free, Nut free, Soy free, Vegan, Vegetarian
About the recipe
This is one of those recipes I lean on when little tummies need a bit of extra support. Constipation can be so common when starting solids, but it’s not something we just have to accept as normal – there’s so much we can do to help.
It’s also perfect for those busy mornings – you can prep everything the night before and have a nourishing, ready-to-go breakfast waiting in the fridge. I love that it’s something you can share with your baby too, rather than making separate meals.
The combination of chia, pear, plums and beetroot provides a beautiful mix of fibre and hydration to help keep things moving, while still being soft, naturally sweet and easy for little ones to eat. It’s simple, effective, and one of those recipes you’ll likely come back to again and again.
Age Appropriate:
6 months+
Serving Suggestions:
Serve as is for a quick breakfast or snack
Add extra yoghurt for creaminess
Top with nut butter or hemp seeds for extra fats and protein
Storage for Freezer and Fridge:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
Not suitable for freezing
Ingredients
270g coconut milk
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 cup water
8 small sugar plums
2 pears
3 teaspoons grated beetroot
1 cinnamon stick or 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cloves
Method
Wash the fruit, then peel, core and cube the pears into even pieces. Remove the pits from the plums and chop into small pieces.
Add the fruit and grated beetroot to a small saucepan along with the cinnamon and cloves. Simmer over low heat for around 15 minutes, or until the fruit is soft. Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves and allow to cool slightly.
To make the chia pudding, add the chia seeds, coconut milk and water to a jar or container. Stir or shake well to combine.
Place in the fridge overnight to allow the chia seeds to fully gel.
When ready to serve, stir the chia pudding well and mix through the stewed fruit.
Ingredient Swaps:
Plums can be swapped for berries or apple depending on season
Pears can be replaced with apple if needed
Beetroot can be omitted
Coconut milk can be replaced with milk of choice (carton coconut milk works best as canned can separate)
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