No sugar, no maida: Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt's fitness trainer shares protein-rich coconut pudding recipe for sweet cravings

Dessert cravings can strike at the most unexpected times, especially late at night. Giving in can often leave you worrying about excess calories and feeling guilty afterwards, but satisfying your sweet tooth does not always mean compromising on healthier choices. Mumbai-based fitness coach Yasmin Karachiwala, who has worked with Bollywood celebrities including Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone, frequently shares nutritious dessert ideas on Instagram. Recently, she shared a delicious coconut pudding recipe that combines creamy coconut milk, Greek yogurt and chia seeds, offering a protein-rich twist to a classic sweet treat while helping you enjoy dessert more mindfully.

In the video, Yasmin Karachiwala explained that her coconut pudding recipe is filled with ingredients that make the dessert creamy and also give you healthy fats.

Coconut pudding: Ingredients required

100g of Greek yogurt


5g desiccated coconut

7g maple syrup

15g chia seeds

80ml coconut milk

For the top layer:

25g dark chocolate

Desiccated coconut to sprinkle

Coconut pudding: How to make

To prepare the coconut pudding, first, you have to combine all the pudding ingredients in a bowl. Add the Greek yogurt, desiccated coconut, maple syrup, chia seeds and coconut milk, and mix everything thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined. Make sure there are no lumps and that the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Once the pudding mixture is ready, transfer it to the refrigerator and let it chill for around 30–60 minutes. This resting time allows the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and helps the mixture thicken into a creamy, pudding-like consistency.

While the pudding is chilling, melt the dark chocolate until it becomes smooth and pourable. Once the pudding has thickened, take it out of the refrigerator and carefully pour the melted chocolate over the top. Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to spread the chocolate into an even layer, ensuring that the surface is completely covered.

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Finally, sprinkle some desiccated coconut over the melted chocolate. Place the pudding back in the refrigerator and allow the chocolate layer to set and harden. Once it has completely set, your creamy coconut pudding is ready to enjoy.