Mango Coconut Chia Delight (Printable)

A tropical chia treat layered with creamy coconut milk and ripe mango puree, served chilled.

# Ingredient List:

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

→ Toppings (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - Stir in chia seeds thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping, until thickened to pudding consistency.
04 - Blend mango flesh with lime juice and optional sweetener until smooth; adjust sweetness as needed.
05 - Spoon chia pudding halfway into serving glasses or bowls, then add a layer of mango puree on top.
06 - Garnish with toasted coconut flakes, nuts, fresh mango cubes, or mint leaves as desired and serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • The tropical flavors feel like a small escape, whether you're eating it for breakfast or dessert.
  • Chia seeds do all the heavy lifting while you sleep, transforming coconut milk into something luxuriously creamy.
02 -
  • Don't skip the initial stir at 30 minutes—I learned this the hard way when I ended up with chia clumps that tasted gritty.
  • The ripeness of your mango matters more than any other ingredient; a perfect mango can save a mediocre pudding, but no amount of sweetener can fix a mealy one.
03 -
  • Toast your own coconut flakes in a dry skillet for two minutes—the difference between store-bought and fresh-toasted is night and day.
  • If your mango is slightly underripe, blend it with a tiny bit of honey and a squeeze of lime juice to wake up the flavor.
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