Mango Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printable)
Tropical layered chia pudding with creamy coconut, sweet mango puree, and vibrant dragon fruit.
# What You'll 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 nuts (such as pistachios), optional
13 - Toasted coconut flakes, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Stir thoroughly to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until mixture thickens to pudding consistency.
02 - Combine diced mango, lime juice, and optional maple syrup in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Set aside for layering.
03 - Rinse blender thoroughly. Combine diced dragon fruit, lime juice, and optional maple syrup in blender. Blend until completely smooth.
04 - Once chia pudding has set, layer into serving glasses: start with chia pudding base, add mango puree layer, another chia pudding layer, and finish with dragon fruit puree on top.
05 - Top each glass with fresh mint leaves, chopped nuts, or toasted coconut flakes as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It looks like you spent hours on presentation when really most of the time is hands-off chilling in the fridge
- The contrast between tangy dragon fruit, sweet mango, and creamy coconut keeps every spoonful interesting
02 -
- Chia pudding needs at least two hours to set properly, so plan ahead or make it the night before
- The fruit layers will separate if they sit too long, so assemble just before serving for the prettiest presentation
03 -
- Whisk your chia pudding once during the chilling time to prevent seeds from settling at the bottom
- A splash of coconut milk on top of assembled layers prevents a skin from forming if you need to refrigerate before serving