No-Bake Coconut Lime Chia Pudding with Mango Salsa
A tropical, refreshing no-bake dessert featuring creamy coconut lime chia pudding topped with vibrant mango and jalapeño salsa. This Caribbean-inspired recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, layers chia seeds, full-fat coconut milk, maple syrup into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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 full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 medium, diced ripe mango
- 1 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
- 2 tbsp, finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup chia seeds, 1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp lime zest, and 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice until fully combined.
- Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chia pudding mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring once after 30 minutes to prevent clumps.
- Step 3: While pudding sets, prepare the mango salsa by combining 1 diced ripe mango, 1 small seeded and finely chopped jalapeño, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Mix well and chill until serving.
- Step 4: To serve, stir the chia pudding to smooth it out and divide into 4 serving glasses. Top each with a generous spoonful of mango salsa for a bright, spicy contrast.
- Step 5: Garnish with extra lime zest or cilantro if desired, and enjoy a light, tropical summer dessert.









