Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

This sweet and refreshing Mango Coconut Chia Pudding is a tropical twist on a healthy breakfast or snack. With the creamy texture of chia seeds, sweet and tangy mango, and a hint of coconut, this recipe is a perfect blend of flavors and textures to start your day off right.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chia seeds
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2 ripe mangos, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Start by rinsing the chia seeds in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, making sure to drain them well.

In a large bowl, mix together the chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, canned full-fat coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Stir well to combine, then cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

After the chia seed mixture has chilled, stir it well to redistribute the chia seeds.

Add the diced mango to the bowl and gently fold it into the chia seed mixture.

Spoon the chia pudding mixture into 7 individual serving cups or a large serving dish.

Top each serving with a sprinkle of shredded coconut and a few chopped fresh mint leaves.

Serve chilled and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

Make sure to rinse those chia seeds well to remove any impurities, this will help them absorb the liquid better and give you a creamier pudding. Use full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor and texture, don’t skimp on this ingredient! If using honey, make sure to mix it well as it can crystallize and create lumps in the pudding.

Don’t overmix the chia seed mixture, you want to keep those chia seeds intact for the best texture.

Chill the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight, this will allow the chia seeds to absorb all the flavors and the pudding to thicken. You can prep the mango topping ahead of time, just be sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite fruits or nuts, this pudding is a great base for any flavor combination! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, the chia pudding will thicken a bit as it sits, so you may need to stir it before serving.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 50mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Vitamin C: 40% of the DV
• Calcium: 15% of the DV
• Iron: 10% of the DV
• Potassium: 15% of the DV