Mango Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printable Version)
Vibrant tropical layered pudding with creamy coconut base, sweet mango, and stunning dragon fruit.
# What You Need:
→ Chia Pudding Base
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 pistachios or nuts of choice (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 thoroughly to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until the mixture achieves a thick, pudding-like consistency.
02 - Combine the diced mango, lime juice, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Pour into a separate container and set aside.
03 - Rinse the blender thoroughly. Add the dragon fruit, lime juice, and maple syrup. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant pink. Set aside.
04 - Once the chia pudding has set, create layers in serving glasses: begin with a base layer of chia pudding, followed by a layer of mango puree, another layer of chia pudding, and finish with the dragon fruit puree on top.
05 - Top each layered pudding with fresh mint leaves, chopped nuts, or toasted coconut flakes as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in ten minutes but looks like you spent hours at a fancy resort restaurant
- The chia pudding keeps you satisfied until lunch while tasting like pure indulgence
02 -
- The chia pudding needs those full two hours to thicken properly, otherwise you end up with separated layers
- Glass serving vessels are non negotiable here, the whole point is seeing those colorful stripes
03 -
- Run your spoon under hot water between layers for the cleanest stripes
- Let the assembled parfaits sit for fifteen minutes before serving so flavors meld