No-Bake Coconut and Mango Chia Pudding
A refreshing and creamy no-bake dessert featuring coconut milk and ripe mangoes with chia seeds for natural texture and sweetness. This Caribbean-inspired Mardi Gras recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ripe mango, diced
- 2 tbsp toasted shredded coconut
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 1/3 cup chia seeds, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumping, until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
- Step 3: To serve, layer the chia pudding with 1 cup diced ripe mango in serving glasses or bowls, and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted shredded coconut on top for added crunch and flavor.







