Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

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Thick and creamy mango chia pudding with layers of coconut milk chia pudding and mango puree. You’ll love the fresh, tropical flavor!

We recently got back from our Grand Cayman babymoon trip. We stayed at the Kimpton Seafire resort and they had these little cups of mango chia pudding. I immediately knew I needed to come home and recreate this tasty, tropical, healthy breakfast! It reignited my love of chia pudding so I decided to do a Chia Pudding Week and it kicks off today! Who’s excited?!

Two jars of chia pudding layered with mango puree and topped with toasted coconut flakes.

What Does Chia Pudding Taste Like?

Chia pudding tastes like… pudding! The chia seeds have a very neutral flavor so the final flavor depends on the milk you choose and the flavors you mix in! I decided to use coconut milk in this recipe to make it extra thick, rich and go with the tropical theme. And then of course, there are layers of mango puree which take this chia pudding to the next level. Mmm I want to eat this all summer long!

Ingredients in Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

  • light coconut milk (from a can)*
  • chia seeds
  • maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
  • mango
  • toasted coconut flakes

*Note: full fat coconut milk gets suuuuper thick so I like using light coconut milk for this recipe!

Two jars of coconut mango chia pudding topped with toasted coconut flakes. Jars are surrounded by two spoons, a napkin and mango chunks.

How to Make Mango Chia Pudding

In a mason jar or bowl with a lid, stir together the coconut milk, chia seeds and maple syrup. Let the mixture sit for about five minutes and then stir again to break up any clumps. Cover and place the mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. I like to do this step the night before and let it sit in my fridge all night!

While the coconut chia pudding is setting, peel the mango and remove the flesh. If you’ve never worked with fresh mango before, don’t be intimidated! Start by peeling all of the skin off the mango with a knife. I then like to hold the peeled mango with a paper towels so it doesn’t slip all over the place and carefully cut the flesh away from the pit. The pit is giant and is a similar shape to the mango… as you begin cutting, you’ll notice the pit pretty easily! Place the mango flesh in a high powered blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

To assemble your coconut mango chia puddings, grab two jars, bowls or glasses and spoon chia pudding into each. Top with a layer of mango puree. Continue to layer chia pudding and mango puree until you’ve used up everything! Sprinkle with a few pieces of toasted coconut flakes on top and enjoy. The mango chia pudding will keep in the fridge for at least 3-4 days so you can meal prep these little cups in advance.

Two jars of coconut mango chia pudding topped with toasted coconut flakes. Jars are surrounded by two spoons, a napkin and mango chunks.

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Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

Thick and creamy mango chia pudding with layers of coconut milk chia pudding and mango puree. You'll love the fresh, tropical flavor!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Stir together coconut milk, chia seeds and maple syrup. Let sit for 5 minutes then stir the mixture again to get out any clumps that formed. Place mixture in the fridge to set, at least 30 minutes but up to 12 hours.
  • While chia pudding is setting, peel mango and remove flesh. Place mango flesh in a high powdered blender and blend until smooth.
  • Once chia pudding has set, grab two jars and spoon chia pudding into each. Top with a layer of mango puree and then continue to layer. I did two layers and ended with the chia pudding. Sprinkle a few pieces of toasted coconut on top and enjoy.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers. Mango chia pudding should keep for at least 3-4 days.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 of recipe | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 29g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mango chia pudding
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48 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    greetings from hungary … very tasty recipe! i made it with half peanut milk and half coconut milk, i also added 1 tablespoon of coconut cream and 1 tbsp of coconut crumbs … it had a wonderfully creamy and custardy consistency … i had it with apricot puree

    *sorry for google translate

    many kisses
    monika

  2. This has to be my favorite chia pudding yet! The coconut milk makes the pudding rich and creamy and the tang from the mango is the perfect balance for a delicious summer breakfast or dessert!

    1. Yay!! So glad to hear this, Gretchen! Thanks for making this chia pudding and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!

  3. 5 stars
    This was my very first Chia Pudding recipe and it did NOT disappoint!! So yummy and so simple to make!

  4. 5 stars
    This is one of the best chia puddings I’ve ever had! I’m definitely saving it as a favourite! It was so creamy and the flavours were delicious. I used frozen mango as they’re not in season at the moment. Such an easy snack!

    1. Ah yay!! I love hearing this! So glad you enjoyed this chia pudding, Eildih. Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it!

  5. 5 stars
    OMG, I think this is the best dessert I’ve ever tasted! I’m so glad I spotted mangos while in grocery store. I just wish I had bought more, so I can have it again tonight!!

  6. 5 stars
    I really love this chia pudding recipe! This time I made it with Papaya instead of mango cause I had that at home and it was getting nice and ripe! It was awesome 🤩 So good that I could have eaten another jar of it if I had it 😂🤤🥥😋! #ebfrecipeclub 🙏🏼😇

    1. So glad this chia pudding was a hit, Gloria! And so glad the papaya worked out since you didn’t have mango. Thanks so much for the review!

  7. 5 stars
    I made these yesterday, and ate one this mornung for breakfast. It was amazing!!! My husband liked it too. I didn’t take a picture because I had to put it in larger mason jars and it didn’t layer pretty. Next time I will use dessert dishes and take a picture. My only issue was that I are it as my main breakfast and I got a little shaky/hungry afterwarss, so next time I will eat it with some other things or as a dessert. Thank you for coming up with this recipe.

  8. 5 stars
    The Chia pudding was absolutely delicious 🤤 and I will keep this recipe to make again and again. I did add slivered almonds because I love a crunchy option!

    1. So glad you enjoyed this chia pudding, Monica! Thank you so much for comment and star rating as well.

  9. 5 stars
    Something about fresh mango and coconut on a humid summer morning
    This was so fresh and the toasted coconut tasted amazing