Mango Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printer-friendly)
Layered tropical pudding with coconut milk, sweet mango, and dragon fruit. Ready in 10 minutes, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chia Pudding
01 - 1/2 cup chia seeds
02 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mango Layer
05 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and diced
06 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
→ Dragon Fruit Layer
08 - 1 large pink dragon fruit, peeled and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
→ Garnishes
11 - Fresh mint leaves
12 - Chopped nuts such as pistachios (optional)
13 - Toasted coconut flakes (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened to a pudding-like consistency.
02 - In a blender, combine the diced mango, lime juice, and maple syrup if using. Blend until completely smooth and set aside.
03 - Rinse the blender and combine dragon fruit, lime juice, and maple syrup if using. Blend until completely smooth and set aside.
04 - Once the chia pudding is set, assemble in serving glasses: spoon a layer of chia pudding into the bottom of each glass. Add a layer of mango puree, followed by another layer of chia pudding, and finish with dragon fruit puree on top.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves, chopped nuts, or toasted coconut flakes as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It looks like you spent hours on an elaborate dessert when the truth is it comes together in minutes.
- The combination of creamy coconut and bright tropical fruits wakes up your tastebuds like sunshine.
02 -
- Chia seeds need time to fully hydrate, otherwise you will have a runny mixture instead of pudding.
- The layers will start to blur if you assemble this too far ahead, so build it within an hour of serving.
03 -
- If your chia pudding seems too thick after chilling, stir in a tablespoon of coconut milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Room temperature chia seeds absorb liquid more evenly than cold ones straight from the pantry.