Ingredients
1/2 cup chia seeds
1.5 cups full-fat coconut milk
1 cup ripe mango, diced or pureed
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (25-30g)
2–3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, fresh mango chunks, chopped nuts or granola
Instructions
1. 1. Prepare your mango: If using fresh mango, peel, pit, and dice. For smoother pudding, puree 3/4 cup of diced mango and reserve rest for topping. If using frozen mango, thaw and puree.
2. 2. Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl or large jar, whisk together coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
3. 3. Add protein powder and chia seeds: Gradually whisk in protein powder until smooth. Sprinkle in chia seeds and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes to prevent clumps.
4. 4. Stir in mango: Gently fold in prepared mango (puree or diced pieces) until evenly distributed.
5. 5. Chill: Cover bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
6. 6. Stir before serving: Give pudding a good stir. If too thick, add a splash of coconut milk or water to reach desired consistency.
7. 7. Garnish and enjoy: Divide into serving bowls, top with fresh mango chunks, toasted coconut, granola, or other desired toppings, and serve.
Notes
Whisk chia seeds thoroughly to avoid clumps. For best texture, chill overnight. Adjust sweetness based on mango ripeness. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for 3-5 days. Freezing not recommended.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Refrigerator
- Cuisine: Tropical, American
- Diet: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan (if plant-based protein powder used)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
