If your body craves energy but your soul demands elegance, this Coffee Smoothie Bowl with Chia Pudding is your edible mood board. We’re talking bold espresso meets creamy banana and soft chia layers—like breakfast put on highlighter and decided to win the day. It’s vegan, obviously, but make it glam. This isn’t your average health kick—it’s your caffeinated best life layered in a bowl. You get the fiber, the flavor, the Instagram-worthy aesthetic, and the fuel to pretend you’re organized. Coffee? Yes. Chia? Queen. You? Radiant. Let’s build a bowl so fabulous it could answer emails for you.
Coffee Smoothie Bowl with Chia Pudding
A creamy, energizing vegan smoothie bowl layered with rich coffee flavor and nutrient-packed chia pudding for a double-duty breakfast upgrade.
Ingredients
For Chia Pudding:
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
- For Coffee Smoothie:
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup brewed coffee chilled
- ½ cup oat milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings (optional but fabulous):
- Cocoa nibs
- Sliced banana
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Chopped almonds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ¼ cup chia seeds with 1 cup almond milk.
- Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon maple syrup.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes, stirring halfway for smooth texture.
- While pudding thickens, blend 1 frozen banana with ½ cup coffee and ½ cup oat milk.
- Add 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1 tablespoon flaxseed, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
- Blend until creamy and smooth like your best filter.
- Spoon chia pudding into bowls as the first layer.
- Pour smoothie mixture on top.
- Add your favorite toppings like cocoa nibs, fruit, or coconut flakes.
- Serve cold, and savor your caffeinated brilliance.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 20%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin E: 15%
- Potassium: 14%
Additional Tips:
- Prep chia pudding the night before and pretend you’re organized.
- Use strong espresso if your Monday feels extra.
- Swap almond butter with peanut butter if you’re feeling rebellious.
- Add a touch of cocoa powder for a mocha twist.
- Layer it like a pro: pudding first, then smoothie, then toppings—because drama is delicious.
