Mango And Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printable Version)

Layered tropical coconut chia with sweet mango and dragon fruit purees.

# 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 pistachios or nuts (optional)
13 - Toasted coconut flakes (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined and no clumps remain. Cover and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours or overnight until pudding achieves thick, creamy consistency.
02 - Blend diced mangoes, lime juice, and optional maple syrup in blender until completely smooth. Transfer to separate container and set aside.
03 - Rinse blender thoroughly. Blend diced dragon fruit, lime juice, and optional maple syrup until silky smooth. Set aside in separate container.
04 - Layer components in serving glasses or jars: begin with chia pudding base, add mango puree layer, repeat chia pudding, finish with dragon fruit puree on top. Create distinct, colorful layers for visual appeal.
05 - Top each parfait with fresh mint leaves, chopped nuts, or toasted coconut flakes as desired. Serve immediately for optimal texture, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The layered presentation looks like something from a fancy brunch spot but takes almost zero actual cooking skill
  • Make it the night before and wake up to something that feels like a treat instead of a chore
02 -
  • Chia pudding needs time to fully hydrate, so do not rush this step or you will end up with gritty, clumpy results
  • The layers will start to blur if assembled too far ahead, so put them together just before serving
03 -
  • Let the chia pudding come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving if you prefer a softer texture
  • Adjust the sweetness in each layer separately since mangoes and dragon fruit vary in natural sugar content

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