No-Bake Chilled Matcha Coconut Pudding
A smooth and refreshing pudding infused with earthy matcha and creamy coconut milk, perfect for a light, no-cook dessert. This Japanese-inspired recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, layers unsweetened coconut milk, matcha powder, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp agar agar powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp for garnish toasted coconut flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tsp matcha powder with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until well combined and no lumps remain.
- Step 2: In a medium saucepan, pour 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk and sprinkle 1 tsp agar agar powder evenly over the surface. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Step 3: Heat the coconut milk and agar agar mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until it comes to a gentle boil. Boil for 2 minutes to activate the agar.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to low and whisk in the matcha-sugar mixture and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and uniformly green.
- Step 5: Pour the mixture into 4 small serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set and chilled.
- Step 6: Before serving, sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes on top for a crunchy contrast.








