a jar of coconut yogurt with chia, flax and cinnamon rests on a wooden cutting board and a teaspoon lays beside

Coconut yogurt with chia is one of the easiest and most nourishing snacks or breakfasts you can whip together while on the Candida diet. It’s naturally dairy-free, full of gut-friendly fiber, and rich in healthy fats that help keep you full and support hormone and skin health.

This combo also works beautifully for people following low-FODMAP, vegetarian, or anti-inflammatory diets — making it a staple in our Yeastrix Gut Reset Program.

What makes this little bowl of goodness so powerful? Let’s break it down.

Cinnamon adds natural sweetness and may help balance blood sugar — a key factor when healing from yeast overgrowth.

Coconut yogurt offers a dairy-free alternative that’s soothing to the gut lining and often contains beneficial probiotic strains (just make sure it’s unsweetened).

Chia and flax seeds provide both soluble and insoluble fiber to support regularity and bind toxins.

Coconut Yogurt with Chia, Flax & Cinnamon

Coconut yogurt with chia, flax, and cinnamon is a quick, Candida-friendly snack packed with fiber, healthy fats, and blood sugar-balancing benefits — no sugar needed.

small jar of coconut yogurt with chia, flax and cinnamon sits on a wooden cutting board with a teaspoon resting beside it

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Prep Time2

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Servings:

Ingredients

½ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt preferably with live cultures
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small bowl, add coconut yogurt.
Sprinkle in chia seeds, ground flax, and cinnamon.
Stir well to combine. Let sit for 5–10 minutes if you’d like the chia to soften and thicken.
Enjoy as-is, or top with a few chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds (optional, depending on your phase of the Candida protocol).

Notes & Tips

This snack is quick, cooling, and perfect for calming inflammation and feeding your microbiome with prebiotic fiber. Just make sure your coconut yogurt is unsweetened and doesn’t contain thickeners like carrageenan or sweeteners like agave or erythritol (which can irritate sensitive guts).

About Coconut Yogurt — Is It OK on a Candida Diet?

Coconut yogurt can be a wonderful addition to a Candida-friendly gut reset — if you choose the right kind.

The key is to find one that is:

Unsweetened (no added sugars, no fruit juice concentrates)
Dairy-free (for those sensitive to lactose or casein)
Live cultured (with beneficial probiotic strains like Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium)

Look for ingredients like:

Coconut cream, water, live cultures — that’s it.
Avoid anything with gums, starches, or sweeteners (even natural ones like honey or maple syrup) during your early Candida cleanse phase.

Recommended Brands (NZ + international)

Raglan Food Co. (NZ) — Unsweetened Greek-Style Coconut Yogurt
CoYo — Widely available and contains live cultures
The Coconut Collaborative — UK + international, clean label
GT’s Cocoyo (USA) — Raw, fermented, tangy, and potent
Make your own — All you need is canned full-fat coconut milk and a starter culture or probiotic capsule

Homemade yogurt can be more affordable and gives you full control over fermentation time — just ensure it ferments long enough to consume most of the natural sugars.

Tracee’s tip: Coconut yogurt is great as a snack with chia seeds or ground flax. Add cinnamon or vanilla for a natural boost — no sugar needed.

About Chia Seeds — Benefits & How to Use Them

Chia seeds are tiny but mighty—rich in soluble fiber, plant-based omega‑3s (ALA), antioxidants, and minerals like magnesium and calcium. They’re incredibly hydrating too, absorbing up to 10 times their weight in water to form a gel that soothes the gut lining and supports healthy digestion

For those managing Candida or gut dysbiosis, chia offers:

Prebiotic fiber that helps nourish good gut bacteria
Blood sugar regulation (thanks to its fiber-gel matrix)
Anti-inflammatory benefits from its omega-3 content
Gentle bowel support without irritating the gut

Forms and uses:
Chia comes whole (most common), or pre-ground (less common, but faster to absorb). Soak 1–2 tablespoons in water or nut milk to create chia pudding, or add dry seeds to smoothies, oatmeal, and baking. Let them hydrate before consuming in large quantities—this improves digestibility and avoids bloating.

Pro tip: For Candida recovery, soak chia seeds first—this deactivates enzyme inhibitors and makes nutrients more bioavailable.

Recommended brands:

Navitas Organics — organic, cold-processed chia, sustainably sourced
Terrasoul Superfoods — budget-friendly, clean-testing bulk chia
The Chia Co (Australia-based) — excellent traceability and quality
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Chia Seeds — affordable and accessible

Make sure to store in a cool, dry place (or fridge if pre-ground), and always rotate flax and chia to diversify your prebiotic fiber sources!

About Flaxseed — Benefits & Where to Find It

Flaxseed (also known as linseed) is a tiny nutritional powerhouse, rich in prebiotic fiber, plant-based omega‑3 fatty acids (ALA), and antioxidant lignans—making it particularly useful for gut health and Candida protocols.

Just 1–2 tablespoons daily can support regular digestion, stabilize blood sugar, and gently feed your beneficial gut bacteria, helping to reduce yeast overgrowth naturally

Flax comes in three main forms:

Whole seeds: incredibly shelf-stable but not fully digestible unless ground.
Ground flaxseed meal: more bioavailable and easier to digest (absorb nutrients like magnesium, lignans, and fiber).
Flaxseed oil: concentrated omega-3s but lacks fiber, so it doesn’t support digestion in the same way

How to buy and use it:
Choose organic, cold-milled ground flaxseed meal, and store it in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container to preserve freshness. Use within 3 months for best nutrient quality. You can sprinkle it on yogurt, stir it into smoothies, mix into chia bowls, or add to baked goods—even turn it into a gentle “flax egg” in vegan recipes.

Trusted brands to consider:

Bob’s Red Mill Organic Ground Flaxseed Meal — widely available and highly rated for purity and quality
NOW Foods Organic Flax Seed Meal — cold‑milled with non‑GMO certification, a mild nutty flavor and consistent texture
365 Everyday Value (Whole Foods Market) and Arrowhead Mills Organic Flaxseed — also ranked well in testing for reliability and nutrient density

Why this snack works for Candida recovery

Coconut yogurt with chia provides a satisfying blend of creamy texture and fiber-rich seeds — helping to reduce sugar cravings, promote gut regularity, and gently support detoxification. It’s also naturally low in sugar and doesn’t rely on any fruit or sweeteners, making it ideal during stricter phases of a yeast cleanse.

Many store-bought coconut yogurts now come with added probiotics, which may help repopulate beneficial bacteria and crowd out yeast like Candida albicans. Just be sure to check the label — no added sugars, gums, or flavorings. If you’re unsure, plain homemade coconut yogurt is always a safe bet.

Looking for variations?
You can add a few pumpkin seeds, some grated fresh ginger, or even stir in a teaspoon of hemp hearts for extra protein. Keep it simple — this recipe is meant to nourish, not complicate.

Eric Bakker N.D.

Greetings! I am a naturopathic physician from New Zealand. Although I’ve retired from clinical practice since 2019, I remain passionate about helping people improve their lives. You’ll find I’m active online with a focus on natural health and wellbeing education through my Facebook page and YouTube channel, including this website.