As consumers seek out healthy morning meal options that also provide a sweet taste, wholesome breakfast dessert hybrids such as this Coconut Matcha Chia Pudding recipe by lifestyle blog Pastry Affair provides a healthy balance between the two. The dish is also naturally caffeinated thanks to the addition of matcha to provide a healthy energy boost early in the day.
Chia pudding is a simple and hassle-free breakfast to make for on-the-go foodies since it is prepped overnight. This version is made using coconut milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and matcha powder that turns the pudding a bright green. The seeds are left to soak in the coconut milk overnight till the consistency turns into a jelly. Then the caffeinated breakfast can be topped with coconut whipped cream.
What's Driving This Trend
- Healthy Breakfast Desserts
- Opportunity for creating more healthy breakfast desserts that combine sweet taste and nutritious ingredients.
- Caffeinated Food and Drinks
- Potential to innovate with more natural sources of caffeine in food and drinks to provide a healthy energy boost.
- Convenient On-the-go Breakfasts
- Disruptive innovation opportunities for hassle-free, prepped overnight breakfast options for busy individuals.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- Industry that can tap into the demand for healthier breakfast dessert options and innovative caffeinated food and drinks.
- Superfood Products
- Opportunity for the superfood industry to incorporate matcha and chia seeds in convenient breakfast products.
- Meal Kit Delivery
- Meal kit delivery services can explore offering convenient prepped overnight breakfast options for time-conscious customers.
