Mango And Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printable version)
Creamy coconut chia layered with sweet mango and stunning dragon fruit purees
# Ingredient list:
→ Chia Pudding Base
01 - ½ 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 fresh lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
→ Dragon Fruit Layer
08 - 1 large pink dragon fruit, peeled and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh 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)
# Directions:
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 maple syrup in a blender. Process until completely smooth. Transfer to a separate container and set aside.
03 - Rinse blender thoroughly. Add dragon fruit, lime juice, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and vibrant pink. Set aside.
04 - Once chia pudding has set, begin layering: spoon chia pudding into the bottom of each serving glass. Add a layer of mango puree, followed by another chia pudding layer, and finish with dragon fruit puree on top. Repeat layers until glasses are filled.
05 - Top each layered parfait with fresh mint leaves, chopped nuts, or toasted coconut flakes as desired.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal texture, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Best enjoyed chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between creamy white chia pudding and vibrant fruit layers makes breakfast feel like eating a work of art
- You can assemble everything the night before and wake up to something that tastes like a tropical vacation
02 -
- Chia pudding needs those hours in the fridge to properly gelatinize—trying to rush this with warm milk results in weird, clumpy texture
- The layers will start to blur after sitting too long, so assemble these right before serving if presentation matters to you
03 -
- Buy dragon fruit that yields slightly to gentle pressure, like a ripe avocado—hard ones won't have as much flavor
- Whisk your chia mixture every 30 minutes during the first hour of chilling to prevent any seeds from clumping at the bottom