# Energy-Boosting Chia Puddings This Chia Seed Pudding Recipe Works for Those on Restricted Diets By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chia-seed-pudding-recipe References: [tasty-yummies](http://tasty-yummies.com/2015/07/31/coconut-mango-chia-seed-pudding/) & [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/07/coconut-mango-chia-seed-pudding/) Even though this chia seed pudding recipe might sound more like a dessert, the dish actually makes an enormously nutritious morning meal. Created by Beth from [Tasty Yummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-american-road-trip-menu) and featured on the Free People blog, the breakfast is perfect for people who have limited diets. Of course, you can also enjoy the coconut mango chia seed pudding any time of day, especially as a snack. The gluten-free, [vegan and paleo-friendly parfait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrientpacked-recipe) uses fresh and seasonal fruit. The chia seed pudding recipe calls for mango, medjool dates, lime juice, full fat coconut milk and chia seeds. You can also added shredded coconut and more mango as topping. The creamy and sweet pudding is energy-boosting. Chia seeds also have a number of known health benefits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Restricted Diets:** Opportunity to develop and market more nutritious and satisfying meals for individuals with restricted diets. - **Gluten-free:** Potential for new gluten-free recipes and products to cater to the growing demand for gluten-free options. - **Health Benefits:** Opportunity to create and promote food products that highlight the numerous health benefits of chia seeds. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for the food and beverage industry to create innovative products for restricted diets and gluten-free consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Market potential for health and wellness companies to develop and promote chia-based products that offer energy-boosting and health benefits. - **Recipe Development:** Industry growth potential for recipe developers to create new and exciting chia seed pudding variations that cater to different dietary needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-Made Blueberry Chia Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-blueberry-chia-bowl.md) - [Plant-Powered Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantpowered-pudding.md) - [Grain-Free Chickpea Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-free-chickpea-oatmeal.md) - [Grab-and-Go Breakfast Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-puddings.md) - [Creamy Prebiotic Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prebiotic-pudding.md) - [Nourishing Seed Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantchi.md) - [Vitamin-Rich Breakfast Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-nothings-acai-bowls.md) - [Dessert-Like Overnight Oats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-oats-overnight.md) - [Superfruit Smoothie Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swirl-smoothie-bowls.md)