Mango Coconut Chia Delight (Printable)

A chilled tropical blend of mango, coconut milk, and chia seeds with nutty toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chia Pudding Base

01 - 13.5 fl oz (1 can) full-fat or light coconut milk
02 - 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
03 - 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
04 - 6 tbsp chia seeds

→ Mango Layer

05 - 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 14 oz flesh)
06 - 1 tbsp lime juice
07 - 1 to 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)

→ Toppings (optional)

08 - 2 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
09 - 1 tbsp chopped pistachios or almonds
10 - Fresh mango cubes or mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk coconut milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract (if using) in a mixing bowl until smooth.
02 - Add chia seeds to the coconut milk mixture, stirring well to ensure even distribution.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping, until thickened to pudding consistency.
04 - Blend peeled mango flesh with lime juice and optional sweetener until smooth; adjust sweetness as needed.
05 - Spoon chia pudding into serving glasses or bowls until halfway filled, then layer mango puree on top.
06 - Top with toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, fresh mango cubes, or mint leaves as desired.
07 - Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's hands-off mostly, just chia seeds doing the work while you sleep.
  • The contrast between creamy pudding and bright mango puree feels indulgent but actually nourishes you.
  • One bowl tastes like a vacation, no plane ticket required.
02 -
  • Stir once at the 30-minute mark or your chia seeds will settle into a dense layer at the bottom instead of distributing evenly through the pudding.
  • Perfectly ripe mangoes are key—if yours are underripe, a little extra sweetener helps, but overripe is better than hard and mealy.
03 -
  • Make the pudding the night before and assemble just before serving—the pudding holds perfectly but the mango layer is best fresh.
  • If you accidentally over-blend your mango and it becomes too thin, whisk in a tablespoon of chia seeds and let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
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