Mango Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding (Printable)
Creamy coconut chia pudding layered with fresh mango and dragon fruit puree for a vibrant tropical breakfast or dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 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 (optional)
13 - Toasted coconut flakes (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Whisk chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until thickened to pudding consistency.
02 - Combine diced mango, lime juice, and optional maple syrup in a blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy. Transfer to a separate container and set aside.
03 - Rinse blender thoroughly. Add diced dragon fruit, lime juice, and optional maple syrup. Blend until completely smooth. Set aside.
04 - Spoon chia pudding into the bottom of serving glasses. Add a layer of mango puree, followed by another layer of chia pudding, then finish with dragon fruit puree on top. Repeat layering as needed to fill glasses.
05 - Top each serving with fresh mint leaves, chopped nuts, or toasted coconut flakes as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way those vibrant pink and yellow layers catch the light makes you feel like you're eating something from a fancy tropical resort, even on a Tuesday morning
- It's one of those rare recipes that looks impressive but secretly does all the work while you sleep
02 -
- The chia pudding needs those full two hours in the fridge, otherwise you'll have a runny, disappointing situation instead of that luscious pudding texture
- Clear glasses are absolutely essential here, half the magic is seeing those gorgeous layers stacked up like edible art
03 -
- Give your chia pudding a good stir after that first hour in the fridge to break up any clumps before it fully sets
- Room temperature fruit purees layer better over cold pudding, so take them out of the fridge about 15 minutes before assembling