No-Bake Tropical Chia Pudding with Mango and Coconut
A creamy, no-cook chia pudding layered with fresh mango and coconut milk, ideal for a cool summer breakfast or snack. This Latin American-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, layers chia seeds, unsweetened 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 280 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 medium, peeled and diced ripe mango
- 2 tbsp toasted shredded coconut
- 1 tsp lime zest
- for garnish fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup chia seeds thoroughly to prevent clumping, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
- Step 3: Before serving, stir the pudding well and layer it in serving glasses with 1 medium peeled and diced ripe mango and sprinkle 2 tbsp toasted shredded coconut on top.
- Step 4: Garnish each serving with 1 tsp lime zest and fresh mint leaves for a bright, tropical finish.









